The departure of Hale, a former president of Britain's Supreme Court, comes amid international concern over the effect on the city of a national security law imposed by China's parliament a year ago.
Overseas judges' "immense contribution to Hong Kong has repeatedly been acknowledged", the Judiciary said. In the most serious cases suspects can also be taken to mainland China for trial while law also grants extensive powers to personnel from Beijing's security apparatus, who are now based in the city for the first time.
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As of now UK is a bit loose on itself while strict on others. Check how UK refused to return Chagos island back to Mauritius even if UN court rules UK has no sovereignty over there. 2/2