Hong Kong records warmest October since records begin
The Observatory on Sunday said Hong Kong recorded its warmest October since records began in 1884. The forecaster said the average temperature last month stood at 27.6 degrees Celsius. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures also set records, at 30.5 degrees and 25.8 degrees respectively. The Observatory attributed the unusually warm conditions to the ongoing El Niño and a weak northeast…
The Hong Kong Bar Association has cautioned that the proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court over a decade is impractical and may dissuade legal professionals from joining the judiciary. The association's chairman, Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC, suggested the government consider alternative solutions, such as repurposing the existing District Court building or providing judges with an ex gratia pay rise to attract top-tier practitioners from the private sector.
Key issues highlighted include a lack of courtrooms and manpower shortages, leading to bottlenecks in judicial efficiency and trial turnaround times. The government's proposal involves merging the 41-year-old High Court Building in Admiralty with the nearby Queensway Government Offices, a process that could stretch over 20 years due to its complexity.
Maurellet stressed that a more expedient approach is necessary to address judicial manpower shortages and maintain Hong Kong's reputation as a dispute resolution center.
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