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Judicial Independence Crucial Amid Political Accusations, Says Maurellet

1/22/2026

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Jose-Antonio Maurellet, head of the Hong Kong Bar Association, urged the public not to view court rulings through a political lens and emphasized judicial independence.
Maurellet warned that political-motivation accusations threaten justice and called for the judiciary to operate on law and evidence.
Chief Justice Andrew Cheung affirmed the strength of Hong Kong's rule of law, noting it remains resilient despite case outcomes.

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Jose-Antonio Maurellet, head of the Hong Kong Bar Association, urged the public not to view court rulings through a political lens and emphasized judicial independence.
Maurellet warned that political-motivation accusations threaten justice and called for the judiciary to operate on law and evidence.
Chief Justice Andrew Cheung affirmed the strength of Hong Kong's rule of law, noting it remains resilient despite case outcomes.