Concerns mount that new Hong Kong law on patriotic oaths could trap judges
Article content HONG KONG — A proposed new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians could also ensnare the city’s judges, further threatening its vaunted judicial independence, say legal scholars, lawyers and diplomats. They warn that the so-called “negative list” – which proscribes unpatriotic acts – under the oath-taking bill is far too vague and could put judges under intense pressure if their rulings and judgments are viewed as challenging the government. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Concerns mount...
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