Two senior British judges have resigned from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal, citing the city's deteriorating political situation as their reason for stepping down.
The resignations of Lord Jonathan Sumption and Lord Lawrence Collins highlight growing concerns over the rule of law and judicial independence in Hong Kong following the enactment of a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Their departure underscores the international unease surrounding the pro-China crackdown on dissent in the city, raising alarms about the future of Hong Kong's legal system and its long-standing reputation for judicial impartiality.
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