The Chairman of the United Kingdom Bar Association pointed out that the authoritarian powers of Hong Kong have replaced the rule of law, and that the respect and authority of Hong Kong has gradually disappeared Department of Justice: The comments are completely inappropriate consistent with the truth.

[Aithisg Naidheachd Yahoo]The United Kingdom held a ceremony to open the legal year on 1 October. Sam Townend, Chairman of the Bar Association of England and Wales, mentioned Hong Kong in his dinner speech the night before the ceremony. Kong’s rule of law is gradually being eroded by strong power.

Townend said he expressed sympathy and support for the judges and advocates who maintain judicial impartiality and independence in Hong Kong and stand their ground as much as possible. In his speech, he also referred to the earlier anti-immigration riots in the UK and the attacks on judges by the British media in recent years He said that the rule of law is needed to stand against populist and vigilant authoritarian forces and can share professional knowledge, resources, friendship and Hope, standing together for what is right.

Department of Justice: The comments are completely inconsistent with the truth and the government is acting according to the principles of the rule of law

Regarding Sam Townend’s comments, the Department of Justice responded to the “Yahoo News” inquiry and said that they had taken into account the negative comments made by the Chairman of the British Bar Association on the Hong Kong Rule of Law in his speech at the opening. of the British Legal Year. The Department of Justice must state solemnly that the relevant personal views are completely inconsistent with the truth.

Judge: All judges and judicial officers have always adhered to the judicial oath

The judges expressed complete disagreement with the relevant comments. The judge affirms that all judges and judicial staff have always adhered to their legal oath to uphold the law and uphold legal justice in a spirit of fearlessness, impartiality, selflessness and non-deception, and according to legal principles. They have also always fulfilled their constitutional duty to rely independently and professionally on the law and the evidence in any situation when exercising their judicial powers, without any consideration another being.