High-profile departures of two British non-permanent judges from top Hong Kong court puts spotlight on mechanism.

Issues stemming from ‘power play between nations’ exert ‘biggest pressure’ on Hong Kong as a part of China, John Lee says.

Beijing accuses European Commission of backing forces that ‘split the country’ and defends national security law criticised in report.

Beijing’s liaison office and national security arm in Hong Kong take aim at Jonathan Sumption, who stepped down from city’s highest court.

But legal experts say platform could still be prosecuted, and those who support wanted activists’ pages could be deemed to be funding them.

EU’s executive arm issues annual report on Hong Kong, prompting government condemnation of those ‘slandering the city’s situation’.

Xia Baolong also expresses support for common law system and independence of local courts after three overseas judges announce departure.

Prosecutors file appeal over acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau but will not pursue second defendant cleared, social worker Lee Yue-shun.

Readers discuss recently unveiled measures to curb illicit cigarettes, why we need to study grammar in English classes, and passport cancellation for six people wanted for alleged national security offences.

The Post also looks at whether subscribing to UK-based absconders’ YouTube and Patreon accounts violates new curbs on fundraising.

Jonathan Sumption is ‘disgrace to the legal profession’, commentary published on WeChat account of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says.

Taiwanese authorities earlier warned residents after some tourists from self-ruled island reported being stopped and searched by local police.

Security chief Chris Tang makes unprecedented move under new powers granted by city’s domestic national security law.

Chief Executive John Lee also stresses non-interference in judicial process is ‘DNA’ of rule of law after three overseas judges on Court of Final Appeal announce resignation.

Government issues statement in response to Financial Times piece from Jonathan Sumption titled ‘The rule of law in Hong Kong is in grave danger’.

Warning over civil servants’ public comments on government policy follows first update to code of conduct in 15 years.

Hong Kong has undergone a sea change since 2019, with the government describing the new era as a transition from ‘chaos to order’.

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam points to need to show ‘confidence and ability’ in maintaining ties with the rest of the world.

Nong Rong, deputy head of HKMAO, delivers rare English-only speech after shock resignation of two British judges from city’s top court.

Prosecutor lost job and pension entitlement after he accused police of lying and asked colleagues to mark anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown in emails.

Three Australians and one Briton say they will remain as non-permanent judges of the Court of Final Appeal.