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High Court redevelopment plan ‘not workable’, Hong Kong Bar Association warns

The Hong Kong Bar Association has warned that a proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court, which could span more than a decade, is “not workable” and risks deterring legal practitioners from joining the bench. The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building. In an exclusive…

High Court redevelopment plan ‘not workable’, Hong Kong Bar Association warns

The Hong Kong Bar Association has cautioned that a planned, multi-decade redevelopment of the High Court may be impractical and dissuade legal professionals from taking up positions on the bench. Senior association official Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC proposed alternative solutions, such as repurposing the District Court building or relocating the High Court to a different site for a swifter upgrade.

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