Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman Paul Lam warned the city might be caught up in a self-fulfilling prophecy following the repetition of untrue statements about judicial independence. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman Paul Lam warned the city might be caught up in a self-fulfilling prophecy following the repetition of untrue statements about judicial independence. Photo: Edward Wong

‘Ungrounded’ attacks on Hong Kong’s judiciary are a threat to the city’s rule of law, say legal experts

Senior Counsel Paul Lam said there was risk people may lose confidence in Hong Kong’s courts and an urgent need for professional bodies to address these concerns

Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman Paul Lam warned the city might be caught up in a self-fulfilling prophecy following the repetition of untrue statements about judicial independence. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman Paul Lam warned the city might be caught up in a self-fulfilling prophecy following the repetition of untrue statements about judicial independence. Photo: Edward Wong
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