Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

[South China Morning Post] - 01/20/2025

Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.



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