British Judges Resign from Hong Kong's Top Court

Two former UK supreme court justices, Lawrence Collins and Jonathan Sumption, resigned from Hong Kong's court of final appeal due to the political situation. This leaves only three UK judges among the remaining eight overseas judges on the court. Chief Justice Andrew Cheung expressed regret over the departures but assured the court's operation remains unaffected.

Two former UK supreme court justices, Lawrence Collins and Jonathan Sumption, announced their resignations from Hong Kong's court of final appeal (CFA) due to the political situation in the city.

Of the remaining eight overseas judges on the CFA, three are from the UK.

Beijing's tightening grip on Hong Kong has led to concerns about endorsing the administration.

The CFA, a legal system derived from English common law since the 1997 handover, is seeing overseas judges depart amid calls for their resignation.

Chief Justice Andrew Cheung expressed regret over the departures, acknowledging their contributions while assuring that the CFA's operation remains unaffected.