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Club Lunch: Hong Kong’s Independent Judicial System – What Does the Future Hold?

Date: 1 Nov 2015 — 31 Jan 2016 | Venue:

Two sovereign nations, Britain and China, were locked in discussion 32 years ago over the future of Hong Kong. This eventually resulted in the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which guaranteed the continuation of the common law system for 50 years as from 1 July 1997. This has underpinned Hong Kong’s prosperity since that time. Yet, 32 years from now will see us past 30 June 2047, so discussions will have to start again, fairly soon, over the future of Hong Kong. This time Hong Kong will be on its own, without Britain arguing for the continuation of its system and lifestyle.

The question is this:  Is the Judiciary sleepwalking towards 2047?

Mr. Litton was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1970 and co-founded the Hong Kong Law Journal, serving as its editor-in-chief for 21 years. He was Chairman of the Bar from 1971-1977. He was elevated from the Bar to the Court of Appeal in 1992, the first of such appointment in Hong Kong. Litton became Vice-President of the Court of Appeal in 1995 and a Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal in 1997 when China resumed its sovereignty over Hong Kong.

 

$180 (MEMBERS)    $280 (GUESTS)
Please reserve with the FCC concierge at (tel) 2521 1511, (fax) 2868 4092
or (email) [email protected]

IMPORTANT
This event is only for club members, their guests and the media

  • Confirmation will be sent to you once your booking is accepted. If you do not receive a confirmation within two working days, please contact our Concierge.
  • Please indicate your preference of dishes (fish, chicken, vegetable or vegan) when placing the booking.
  • Guests who arrive after 1:10pm will be served lunch only after the event ends.
  • No cancellations will be accepted after noon on Friday, November 27.
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