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The Wall Street Journal
Case Study: Hong Kong and Carrie Lam
Hong Kong chief executive discusses the future of business in Hong Kong and China's impact.
Press Association
David Lammy speaks at a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference
Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy speaks at a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference. The event was hosted by institute for public policy research with Dr Parth Patel joining David Lammy on stage.
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US targets ICC over Netanyahu's arrest warrant, imposes new sanctions on 4 officials
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on four International Criminal Court officials. The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch to know more on this!
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Hong Kong hits back as UK judge says rule of law ‘profoundly compromised’
Hong Kong chief executive defends territory’s judiciary amid concerns about impact of security and sedition laws.
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Brussels moves to close rule of law procedure against Poland
The European Commission has announced it is taking the first steps to close the Article 7 procedure against Poland.
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European Union marks 20 years since 'Big Bang' enlargement
One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been ''bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia''. He warned of the possibility several current EU-hopefuls might also violate...
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EU Council sued for approving Poland's €35-billion COVID recovery fund
It is claimed the agreement between Brussels and Warsaw fails to restore judicial independence in Poland.
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What powers does EU have to bring Poland into line over legal dispute?
The extraordinary ruling from the Polish Constitutional Court poses an unprecedented challenge to the European Commission.
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EU wants daily fines for Poland over its controversial judiciary reforms
The European Commission has asked for daily penalties to be imposed on Poland until the country agrees to change its controversial disciplinary chamber of judges.
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Poland's disciplinary regime for judges contrary to EU law, says ECJ advisor
"The mere possibility that disciplinary proceedings or measures could be taken against judges on account of the content of their judicial decisions undoubtedly creates a 'chilling effect' not only on those judges but also on other judges...
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New chambers of Poland’s Supreme Court may violate EU law, CJEU advocate general says in opinion
Evgeni Tanchev's opinion came out on the same day when Poland ruled that the country's human rights ombudsman - a critic of the government - must leave office at the end of his term.
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Poland's judicial independence will be destroyed unless EU moves faster, says MEP
It comes as the EU's top court ruled Warsaw's new regulations for appointing judges to the Supreme Court could violate the bloc's law.
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Canada can stop Meng Wanzhou’s extradition, legal experts say, but should it?
Canadian legal experts Louise Arbour and Brian Greenspan say the federal government has the authority to intervene in Meng Wanzhou’s extradition process, but what’s less clear is whether it should and what intervening could mean for the...
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Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes calls to impeach judges over unfavourable rulings
After U.S. President Donald Trump, his adviser Elon Musk and some Republican lawmakers called to impeach judges for unfavourable rulings, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement, saying that the appeals...
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Canada’s chief justice says rule of law is 'under attack' worldwide
When asked about the rise of anti-judicial rhetoric in the U.S., Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner said this week that the rule of law is 'under attack' worldwide. He tells Power & Politics that while Canadians have a right to...
Bloomberg
H.K. Justice Secretary: Fact-Based Criticism Will Be Allowed
Mar.08 -- Hong Kong Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng discusses the city's legal and electoral systems. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said last month it is "crystal clear" that Beijing needs to reform the financial hub’s electoral system, just...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Top Hong Kong judge dismisses concerns over rule of law
Hong Kong's top justice defends the impartiality of judges handpicked to hear controversial cases of national security, dismissing widespread concerns over the rule of law at the ceremonial opening of 2022's legal year (Footage by AFPTV...
Bloomberg
Hong Kong Integration With China a ‘Great Thing’: Lam's Aide
Nov.26 -- Bernard Chan, one of Hong Kong’s deputies to the National People's Congress and the convener of Carrie Lam’s advisory Executive Council, discusses the Chief Executive's policy address and the prospects for the city. Lam vowed...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Hong Kong protest leaders avoid jail after failed court bid
CLEAN : Hong Kong protest leaders avoid jail after failed court bid
Bloomberg
Carrie Lam on Challenges and Future of Hong Kong
Jun.22 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam discusses her new role as chief executive, her first orders of business once in office, staying relevant compared to China and Hong Kong's independence. She speaks on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Activist Wong Says Not a Time for Celebration in HK
Jun.29 -- Joshua Wong, secretary general of Demosisto, discusses being released from police custody just hours ago for protesting the authoritarian rule of mainland China over Hong Kong ahead of a visit by President Xi Jinping. He speaks...
Bloomberg
Hong Kong Liberal Party's Tien on Election, Government, Protests
Nov.24 -- James Tien, honorary chairman of Hong Kong's pro-Beijing Liberal Party and a former member of the city's legislative council, talks about the district council elections, the government and the protest. A record number of Hong...
Bloomberg
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation, Defying Trump
May.28 -- Chinese lawmakers approved a proposal for sweeping new national security legislation in Hong Kong, defying a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to respond strongly to a measure that democracy advocates say will curb...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 95: Judicial Independence
Courts must be free from political manipulation and control in order that laws be applied equally to everyone.