| 03 Dec 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Business of IP Asia Forum 2021 Concurrent Breakout Session (English only) |
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| 01 Dec 2021 |
Eminent speakers offer insights at 59th AALCO Annual Session (with photos) |
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| 01 Dec 2021 |
SJ highlights importance of rule of law to teachers (with photos) |
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| 30 Nov 2021 |
AALCO Annual Session promotes online dispute resolution (with photos) |
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| 30 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at AALCO Annual Session Side Event "Dispute Settlement - Online Dispute Resolution" (English only) (with photo) |
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| 29 Nov 2021 |
AALCO Annual Session held in HKSAR for first time (with photos) |
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| 29 Nov 2021 |
Establishment of AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre |
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| 23 Nov 2021 |
Intimidation against judges stringently followed up |
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| 19 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at 2021 Colloquium on International Law (English only) (with photo) |
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| 18 Nov 2021 |
SJ receives third dose of COVID-19 vaccine (with photos) |
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| 16 Nov 2021 |
Government strongly deplores intimidation against judicial officers |
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| 11 Nov 2021 |
Intimidation against judicial officers intolerable |
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| 11 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Trends in Commercial Arbitration and Private International Law webinar (English only) (with photo) |
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| 05 Nov 2021 |
Hong Kong Legal Week 2021 successfully concluded (with photos) |
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| 05 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Rule of Law Signature Engagement Event: "A Journey of Transformation for a Sustainable Future" (English only) (with photo) |
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| 04 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Law Society of Hong Kong's 4th Belt and Road Conference (English only) (with photo) |
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| 04 Nov 2021 |
Application period for Legal Talent Recruitment Scheme (Trainee Solicitors) to be extended |
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| 03 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Workshop on Online Dispute Resolution (English only) (with photo) |
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| 02 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Maritime Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong: Current and Future (English only) (with photo) |
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| 02 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at 4th UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Judicial Summit - Judicial Roundtable (English only) (with photo) |
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| 02 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at International Criminal Law Conference (English only) (with photos) |
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| 01 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Greater Bay Maritime Forum - A Turning Point in the New Era (English only) (with photo) |
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| 01 Nov 2021 |
Prominent legal figures gather at Hong Kong Legal Week 2021 (with photos) |
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| 01 Nov 2021 |
Speech by SJ at 4th UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Judicial Summit (English only) (with photo) |
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| 27 Oct 2021 |
Speech by SJ at ADR in Asia Conference: Tomorrow's Disputes Today (English only) (with photo) |
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| 21 Oct 2021 |
SJ speaks with teachers on rule of law (with photos) |
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| 20 Oct 2021 |
Speech by SJ at World Maritime Merchants Forum (English only) (with photo) |
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| 18 Oct 2021 |
Speech by SJ at webinar on “Private Wealth Management in Hong Kong - the Best Option” (English only) (with photos) |
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| 13 Oct 2021 |
National Security Law in line with international practice of safeguarding national security |
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| 08 Oct 2021 |
SJ continues to brief legal sector on initiatives in Policy Address (with photos) |
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| 06 Oct 2021 |
SJ briefs legal sector on initiatives in Policy Address (with photos) |
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| 30 Sep 2021 |
SJ meets with legal and dispute resolution sector to explore development opportunities (with photos) |
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| 30 Sep 2021 |
Results of the inaugural GBA Legal Professional Examination released |
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| 25 Sep 2021 |
SJ meets with Legal Subsector to explore opportunities in Qianhai (with photos) |
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| 18 Sep 2021 |
SJ speaks with students on proper concepts of Basic Law and national security (with photos) |
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| 10 Sep 2021 |
Nurturing legal talents through secondment to international organisations |
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| 10 Sep 2021 |
LRC releases report on causing or allowing the death or serious harm of a child or vulnerable adult (with photo/video) |
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| 09 Sep 2021 |
Seminar held on national initiatives for supporting Hong Kong legal sector's development (with photo) |
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| 01 Sep 2021 |
Speech by SJ at sixth Belt and Road Summit (English only) (with photos) |
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| 01 Sep 2021 |
LCQ15: Criminal prosecution work |
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| 01 Sep 2021 |
Combined DoJ English-Chinese Glossary of Legal Terms launched |
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| 31 Aug 2021 |
Appointment to Law Reform Commission |
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| 27 Aug 2021 |
Court rules and commencement notice related to Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Ordinance gazetted |
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| 26 Aug 2021 |
Working Group on the Greater Bay Area Mediation Platform's plaque unveiling ceremony held (with photos) |
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| 16 Aug 2021 |
Public consultation on proposed code of practice for third party funding of mediation starts today |
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| 13 Aug 2021 |
Greater Bay Area seminar outlines prospects of Hong Kong legal sector (with photo) |
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| 13 Aug 2021 |
Appointment of Director of Public Prosecutions (with photo) |
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| 10 Aug 2021 |
Recruitment arrangement for Government Counsel applicants announced |
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| 30 Jul 2021 |
SJ meets with ministries and authorities in Beijing to develop Hong Kong legal services (with photos) |
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| 29 Jul 2021 |
SJ visits ministries in Beijing to promote professional development for legal profession (with photos) |
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| 28 Jul 2021 |
SJ signs records of meetings with SPC and SPP to strengthen exchanges (with photos) |
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| 27 Jul 2021 |
Intimidation against judges handled seriously |
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| 26 Jul 2021 |
SJ to visit Beijing |
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| 17 Jul 2021 |
National Security Law aligns with international practice |
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| 08 Jul 2021 |
Government will not tolerate any harassment against judges |
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| 07 Jul 2021 |
Sale of Goods (United Nations Convention) Bill to be introduced into LegCo |
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| 07 Jul 2021 |
Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2021 to be introduced into LegCo |
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| 30 Jun 2021 |
Secondment agreement between DoJ and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank signed |
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| 25 Jun 2021 |
HKSAR Government and Law Society sign MoU on Legal Talent Recruitment Scheme (Trainee Solicitors) (with photos) |
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| 25 Jun 2021 |
Speech by SJ at "Why Invest in Hong Kong: A Look to the Future" webinar (English only) |
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| 25 Jun 2021 |
"Why Hong Kong" webinar series successfully concluded (with photos) |
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| 24 Jun 2021 |
Inaugural GBA Legal Professional Examination to be held on July 31 with examination venues set up in Hong Kong |
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| 16 Jun 2021 |
SJ attends APEC virtual Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting (with photo) |
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| 16 Jun 2021 |
Speech by SJ at third session of APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting (English only) |
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| 16 Jun 2021 |
Speech by SJ at first session of APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting (English only) |
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| 09 Jun 2021 |
Transcript of remarks by Secretary for Justice at media session |
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| 09 Jun 2021 |
LCQ4: Manpower and expenditure of the Department of Justice |
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| 31 May 2021 |
Speech by SJ at "Why Use Hong Kong Law" webinar (English only)(with photo) |
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| 29 May 2021 |
SJ's address at Ceremony for the Admission of the New Senior Counsel (English only) |
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| 28 May 2021 |
Intimidation against judges intolerable |
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| 28 May 2021 |
"Mediate First" Pledge Event 2021 held today (with photos) |
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| 28 May 2021 |
Speech by SJ at "Mediate First" Pledge Event 2021 (English only)(with photo) |
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| 20 May 2021 |
HKSAR Government and AAIL sign MoU on Hong Kong Legal Cloud Fund (with photos) |
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| 18 May 2021 |
Relevant provisions of Arbitration (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to come into operation tomorrow |
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| 14 May 2021 |
Information on funding of ODR platform rectified |
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| 14 May 2021 |
HKSAR and Mainland sign record of meeting concerning mutual recognition of and assistance to insolvency proceedings (with photos) |
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| 13 May 2021 |
SJ to sign record of meeting concerning mutual recognition of and assistance to insolvency proceedings in Shenzhen |
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| 12 May 2021 |
HKSAR Government and UNIDROIT sign memorandum of understanding on secondment of legal professionals (with photos) |
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| 12 May 2021 |
Speech by SJ at virtual signing ceremony of memorandum of understanding on secondment of legal professionals with UNIDROIT (English only) (with photo) |
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| 07 May 2021 |
Improper remarks on sentences meted out by court condemned |
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| 07 May 2021 |
Hong Kong ranked third most preferred seat for arbitration globally |
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| 30 Apr 2021 |
Speech by SJ at "Why Invest in Hong Kong: Current Opportunities" Webinar (English only) (with photo) |
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| 29 Apr 2021 |
Appointments to Law Reform Commission |
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| 28 Apr 2021 |
Speech by SJ at webinar “Hong Kong - Seizing Opportunities and Navigating Risk” (English only) |
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| 17 Apr 2021 |
HKSAR Government respects rights and freedoms protected under the Basic Law |
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| 16 Apr 2021 |
Court imposes sentences in accordance with law |
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| 13 Apr 2021 |
Transcript of remarks of press conference (with photos/video) |
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| 12 Apr 2021 |
“Policies, Strategies and Opportunities” webinar on opportunities for Hong Kong's legal industry under 14th Five-Year Plan held successfully (with photo) |
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| 09 Apr 2021 |
SJ continues to host sessions for explaining improvements to Hong Kong's electoral system (with photos) |
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| 02 Apr 2021 |
Judgment provides explanations on conviction |
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| 01 Apr 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Webinar on Hong Kong Legal Cloud (English only) |
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| 01 Apr 2021 |
SJ continues to explain improvements to HKSAR's electoral system (with photos) |
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| 31 Mar 2021 |
SJ meets with legal sector on improving Hong Kong's electoral system (with photos) |
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| 30 Mar 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Joint Webinar on the Development of Maritime Regulations in China and its Impact on Shipping (English only) |
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| 30 Mar 2021 |
SJ welcomes passage of amended Annex I and Annex II to Basic Law by NPCSC |
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| 21 Mar 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Final Announcements of 18th Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Virtual) (English only) |
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| 17 Mar 2021 |
SJ and SED visit Community Vaccination Centre at Education Bureau Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre |
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| 11 Mar 2021 |
SJ welcomes National 14th Five-Year Plan |
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| 11 Mar 2021 |
SJ welcomes passage of Decision on improving electoral system of HKSAR by NPC |
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| 11 Mar 2021 |
Appointment of Law Draftsman (with photo) |
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| 05 Mar 2021 |
Statement by DoJ on prosecution procedure |
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| 05 Mar 2021 |
HKSAR and APEC sign memorandum of understanding to establish the APEC SELI sub-fund (with photos) |
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| 02 Mar 2021 |
No one should interfere with independent prosecutorial decisions |
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| 26 Feb 2021 |
Video message by SJ at 46th session of UN Human Rights Council (with photos/video) |
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| 26 Feb 2021 |
Speech by SJ at webinar "Why Hong Kong is Irreplaceable" (English only) (with photos) |
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| 17 Feb 2021 |
Supplemental Arrangement Concerning Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards between the Mainland and the HKSAR: Amendments proposed for Arbitration Ordinance |
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| 11 Feb 2021 |
Submissions invited for Hong Kong Legal Cloud development and service provision |
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| 10 Feb 2021 |
“Rule of Law through Drama” online premiere held today (with photos) |
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| 05 Feb 2021 |
Decisions on appeal or review strictly made in accordance with law |
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| 04 Feb 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Award Ceremony of Second CIETAC Cup for Investment Arbitration (English only) |
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| 03 Feb 2021 |
Appointment of Law Officer (International Law) (with photo) |
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| 20 Jan 2021 |
Transcript of remarks by Secretary for Justice at media session |
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| 20 Jan 2021 |
LCQ7: Property conveyancing procedures and related irregularities |
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| 20 Jan 2021 |
Statement by DoJ on instruction of fiat counsel |
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| 11 Jan 2021 |
SJ's speech at Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2021 (with photo) |
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| 06 Jan 2021 |
Speech by SJ at Farewell Sitting for the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal (English only) |
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