Upholding Public Trust: A Call to Action for Hong Kong's Senior Counsel The Hong Kong Chief Justice has issued a stern warning to senior counsel to uphold public trust in the judiciary, a timely reminder that the integrity of the legal system is under scrutiny like never before.
This warning carries significant weight, given the role she plays as head of the judiciary and her commitment to maintaining public trust.
Understanding the Context of Hong Kong's Judiciary Hong Kong inherited its adversarial model of justice from the UK, where the burden of proof lies with the prosecution and the defense must demonstrate their client's innocence.