The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:

     In response to media enquiries, the Judiciary confirms that Lord Collins of Mapesbury and Lord Sumption, non-permanent judges from other common law jurisdictions of the Court of Final Appeal, have tendered their respective resignations to the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

     The Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal will shortly issue a statement in response to the two judges' resignations.

Ends/Thursday, June 6, 2024
Issued at HKT 23:59

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