Hong Kong Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma sets out firm stance on rule of law and judicial independence
In a not-so-subtle speech to local and mainland officials, Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li yesterday stressed the importance of judicial independence and rule of law to Hong Kong while dismissing the possibility judges would avoid rulings unfavourable to the government.
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Four Hong Kong people reflect on Occupy Central, one year on
As a seasoned pro-democracy protester, retired social worker Lau Kwong-kit, 60, did not expect the Occupy movement to bring about any immediate policy change from the government, but he said the protests afforded him other gains including the chance to broaden his knowledge of social and political issues, and a chance to reflect upon his long-held values.
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