The appointment of Mr Justice Patrick Hodge brings the number of overseas judges serving as non-permanent members of the Court of Final Appeal to 14. Photo: AP The appointment of Mr Justice Patrick Hodge brings the number of overseas judges serving as non-permanent members of the Court of Final Appeal to 14. Photo: AP
The appointment of Mr Justice Patrick Hodge brings the number of overseas judges serving as non-permanent members of the Court of Final Appeal to 14. Photo: AP

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong /  Law and Crime

Hong Kong lawmakers back appointment of leading British judge to city’s top court

  • Legislative Council subcommittee endorses adding Mr Justice Patrick Hodge as non-permanent member of Court of Final Appeal
  • During debate some question why city can’t recruit from other jurisdictions such as Singapore and Malaysia

Topic |   Hong Kong courts
Cheryl Heng
Cheryl Heng

Updated: 11:45pm, 28 Oct, 2020

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The appointment of Mr Justice Patrick Hodge brings the number of overseas judges serving as non-permanent members of the Court of Final Appeal to 14. Photo: AP The appointment of Mr Justice Patrick Hodge brings the number of overseas judges serving as non-permanent members of the Court of Final Appeal to 14. Photo: AP
The appointment of Mr Justice Patrick Hodge brings the number of overseas judges serving as non-permanent members of the Court of Final Appeal to 14. Photo: AP
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