Former Australian high court justice Patrick Keane set to serve on Hong Kong’s top court
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#67W0B)
If recommendation is approved, he will be first foreign judge appointed since two British judges resigned citing concerns about freedom crackdowns
Former Australian high court justice Patrick Keane has been lined up to serve on Hong Kong's top court after two British judges resigned citing concerns about freedom crackdowns.
Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, accepted the recommendation to appoint Keane to the court of final appeal bench on Friday.
Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
Continue reading...