The Hong Kong Bar Association has warned that a proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court, which could span more than a decade, is “not workable” and risks deterring legal practitioners from joining the bench. The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post on Sunday, association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC...
High Court redevelopment plan ‘not workable’, Hong Kong Bar Association warns
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SCMP - China Feed 2By Leopold Chen
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hong Kong Bar Association has warned that a proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court, which could span more than a decade, is “not workable” and risks deterring legal practitioners from joining the bench. The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post on Sunday, association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC
Key Takeaways
- High Court redevelopment plan ‘not workable’, Hong Kong Bar Association warns.
- The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building.
- The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building.
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