Author: harriettserrano
Hong Kong – Intimidation against judges stringently followed up
Intimidation against judges stringently followed up *************************************************** In response to threatening letters received by the Judiciary, the Department of Justice issued the following statement today (November 23): Intimidation against judges and judicial officers is despicable and heinous. Recently, the situation has become serious. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government strongly deplores such illegal acts which are blatant defiance of the law and undermine the rule of law. Law enforcement agencies will leave no stone unturned in bringing the culprit to justice. Article 85 of the Basic Law guarantees that the courts of the HKSAR ... Read more