High Court of Justice

27 Jun 2012

The judiciary will lose another senior judge in the next three months with the departure of Admiralty judge Mr Justice Anselmo Reyes to a teaching position at the University of Hong Kong.

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Lawyers praise retiring judge's sense of justice

26 Apr 2008

The city's legal community turned out in force yesterday to mark the retirement of Mr Justice William Waung Sik-ying after a legal career spanning almost four decades.

2:25AM

More judges needed to ease pressure: lawmaker

1 Aug 2007

The chairwoman of the Legislative Council's legal panel has called on the government and the judiciary to hire more judges to ease a heavy caseload and speed up trials.

3:56PM

Judgments passed on question of style

18 Jan 2000

It seemed a strange way to mark a new millennium, clad in long horse-hair wigs, flowing gowns, and buckled shoes, looking like actors starring in a historical drama.

The judges were...

4:17AM

Fears over exodus of top judges

12 Apr 1999

The Judiciary is facing an exodus of top judges, raising fears of a manpower crisis which could hit the quality of justice.

At least six of the most experienced High Court judges...

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Judges 'insulted' by limousine cutback

21 Mar 1999

JUDGES are to have their automatic right to use chauffeur-driven cars withdrawn in a move that some say is insulting and may force them on to public transport.

The Judiciary aims to...

9:16PM

Opinion

Workers pay the price for our bargains

5:20AM

Howard Winn

Barry Cheung makes waves in Moscow

3:47AM

Former DPP among new judges

Former director of public prosecutions Peter Nguyen, SC, was made a High Court judge yesterday as the Judiciary entered a new era with 33 fresh appointments.

3:58PM

Major urged to restore trust in legal system

Prime Minister John Major has been asked to appoint an English High Court judge to conduct an inquiry into allegations of judicial misconduct and meddling in Hong Kong.

10:47PM

Judge queries George Tan absence

A High Court judge was involved in an explosive confrontation yesterday with the top London lawyer who wants him to pull out of a major fraud trial.

9:13PM

Judge tries to stop report of court remarks

A JUDGE asked the press yesterday not to report remarks she had made in open court concerning Singapore's legal system.

Judge Chua said she did not want the comments reported because...

10:16AM

Firms fight for $400m held by court

LAWYERS acting for mystery companies registered in the British Virgin Islands took a hint from the bench yesterday and applied to have the Attorney-General struck from proceedings to unfreeze...

8:50PM

Bill good for HK

I BEGIN by declaring an interest in that I am a solicitor. However, your report (South China Morning Post, July 6) of the attempt by Mr Martin Lee QC to amend the Supreme Court (Amendment) Bill...

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