25-670: HKBA may refer to: Hong Kong Bar Association , a professional regulatory body for barristers in Hong Kong Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority , a defunct organisation responsible for licensing and regulating the broadcasting industry in Hong Kong Hong Kong Buddhist Association , a Buddhist umbrella organisation in Hong Kong Topics referred to by
50-635: A King’s Counsel in the UK to represent him in his trial in Hong Kong, stating that "the well established criteria for admitting overseas counsel on an ad hoc basis are not met." In November 2022, after the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ruled to allow Tim Owen KC to be admitted as an overseas counsel on an ad hoc basis, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee , made a request to
75-731: A basic degree in law , such as the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD) or convert from another first degree with the Common Professional Examination (CPE). They must then complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) at The University of Hong Kong , the City University of Hong Kong or The Chinese University of Hong Kong . From 2008 onwards, all overseas applicants to
100-457: A practising certificate was HK$ 6,800 and the fee for membership subscription was HK$ 1,200. The Society had an annual income budget of HK$ 80.6 million for 2007. In 2017, the Society generated an income of HK$ 103 million, out of which HK$ 47 million was raised through annual practising certificate fees. The annual practising certificate fee in 2017 was HK$ 5,000 and membership fee was HK$ 800. On
125-536: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Hong Kong Bar Association The Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA) is the professional regulatory body for barristers in Hong Kong. The Law Society of Hong Kong is the equivalent association for solicitors in Hong Kong. Victor Dawes SC is the current chairman of the Council of the HKBA. According to its website,
150-416: Is no basis at all to call into question the integrity and independence of Hong Kong judges..." and that calls to do so "must be sternly deplored and condemned." In September 2023, Victor Dawes said in a legal forum that Hong Kong had a "strong, independent" legal profession; in 2022, at the same event, multiple questions were raised about the Chief Executive handpicking judges for national security cases, and
175-517: Is no judicial independence, fair trials and free speech" in Hong Kong. In January 2023, after the NPCSC gave the Chief Executive power to ban foreign lawyers in response to Jimmy Lai attempting to hire Tim Owen , Chan said the NPCSC's decision was a "good example" of the government's commitment to implementing One Country, Two Systems . The society is divided into two bodies: As of 30 June 2024,
200-517: Is responsible for the classification and qualification of lawyers in Hong Kong. According to Hong Kong law, all Hong Kong solicitors must be members of this association. The Law Society is currently headed by President Roden Tong ( 湯文龍 ) and is located on the third floor of Wing On House in Central . It was formed on 8 April 1907 as a company limited by guarantee , and was then known as The Incorporated Law Society of Hong Kong . The present name
225-447: The NPCSC for an interpretation of the national security law over whether overseas counsel are allowed to take part in national security cases. The HKBA chairman Victor Dawes SC said at a media briefing that "the national security law is a relatively new piece of legislation and we hope that any ambiguity can be clarified by our courts in the future and the power to interpret… be exercised sparingly" whilst noting that "I do understand
250-742: The central government Liaison Office , and members of the CPPCC National Committee . Lam resigned on 19 August 2014, with neither an apology nor a retraction. On 5 January 2022, Carrie Lam announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential COVID-19 outbreaks. One day later, it was discovered that president Chan Chak-ming attended a birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man , with 222 guests. At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing many guests to be quarantined. In November 2022, president Chan Chak-ming said that he and 3 vice-presidents recently went overseas to dispel ideas that "there
275-449: The 22nd of July 2022, the Society uploaded a music video of 《Love for Hong Kong – 法治新一代》 , "a song dedicated to the learning and protection of the rule of law amongst the general public, in particular young people", to its official YouTube channel. The song was composed and lyricized by the preceding president Pang. The video description states that it featured the singing and dancing performance of Eastern District Youth and Children’s Choir,
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#1732783979977300-609: The HKBA or The Law Society of Hong Kong . However, one may not enjoy membership of both entities at once. For example, the No. 1 ranked barrister in seniority in 2007, Sir John Swaine SC, switched to become a solicitor in 2002, but switched back in 2004. Solicitors seeking to qualify as barrister are required to do pupillage, however, the period may be shortened for those with substantial advocacy experience. As of September 2023, there were 106 Senior Counsel (93 male, 13 female), and 1,550 (1,068 male, 482 female) junior barristers in practice at
325-646: The Hong Kong Bar Association are generally to consider and to take proper action on all matters affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice. These include: Like other professional bodies , the HKBA has the authority to take disciplinary action to the members who breach the Code of Conduct of the Association. The Law Society of Hong Kong is the equivalent association for solicitors in Hong Kong. Students must first complete
350-481: The Hong Kong Bar Association was founded in 1949. However, a newspaper advertisement from March 1948 records the foundation of the association on 12 March 1948 with Mr Eldon Potter KC being elected President, Mr H.D. Sheldon KC being elected chairman and Mr Percy Chen being elected Secretary Treasurer. The offices of the Association were located in the offices of Mr Chen in Prince's Building, Hong Kong. The objects of
375-558: The Law Society regulates 13,195 solicitors in Hong Kong with a current practising certificate. 1,471 registered foreign lawyers in Hong Kong coming from 32 jurisdictions In 2006, the Society's income was HK$ 86.0 million, HK$ 46.26 million being raised through annual practising certificate fees and membership subscriptions. In 2007, the Society's income was HK$ 91.6 million, HK$ 47.7 million being raised through annual practising certificate fees and membership subscriptions. The fee for
400-554: The Law Society, requesting that Lam withdraw his comments and reassert support for judicial independence. The tabler of the no confidence vote had expected Lam to be able to call on a large reservoir of proxy votes in his defence. At a meeting called for 14 August 2014, Lam suffered a surprising defeat in the non-binding vote calling for him to resign. The motion was carried by 2,392 votes to 1,478, with almost half its members voting in person or by proxy. There had been complaints of members receiving external pressure from Chinese companies,
425-651: The PCLL must satisfy each element of the PCLL conversion programme. After finishing PCLL, prospective barristers will enter pupillage with a pupilmaster for a year; after half a year they will gain rights of audience in court. Overseas barristers may, having at least three years' experience, take the Barristers Qualification Examination to officially become a Hong Kong barrister. Additionally, lawyers of at least three years' qualified experience may apply to switch membership of either
450-420: The government's position and the reasoning given by the chief executive." He dismissed suggestions that disallowing overseas barristers in national security cases would undermine defendants' rights and freedom in legal representation, saying there are sufficient lawyers in the city to handle such cases. Referring to Lai's case, Dawes claimed that an overseas lawyer would not contribute much. Dawes also said that
475-641: The incident would not damage Hong Kong's judicial independence. In April 2023, the HKBA censured former barrister and Legislative Council member Tanya Chan over her involvement in the Umbrella Movement . The complainant was anonymous. In May 2023, the HKBA expressed "grave concerns" over the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China , which asked for judges in national security cases to be sanctioned. The HKBA said "The Bar stresses once again that there
500-452: The independence of our judicial system." In contrast, one of the judges who resigned said that judges' freedoms had been "severely limited" and that "The rule of law is profoundly compromised in any area about which the government feels strongly." The Law Society of Hong Kong The Law Society of Hong Kong is the professional association and law society for solicitors in Hong Kong, established in 1907. The Law Society of Hong Kong
525-540: The lack of a jury for those cases. In May 2024, after a court banned the distribution of Glory to Hong Kong , Victor Dawes said that people should respect the court's decision. In June 2024, after two foreign judges on the Court of Final Appeal resigned, the HKBA said "the Bar strongly believes that their resignations will not affect the ability of our apex court in discharging its judicial functions and has every confidence in
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#1732783979977550-580: The private bar in Hong Kong. There were 84 pupil barristers of whom 49 were male and 35 female. After gaining ten years' experience as a barrister or government counsel in Hong Kong, a barrister admitted in Hong Kong may apply to become a Senior Counsel (SC) (資深大律師). Time in practice as a barrister or lawyer in another jurisdiction or as a solicitor in private practice in Hong Kong does not count. The Law Society of Hong Kong has called for this to be changed, so that solicitors may also be appointed Senior Counsel. In colonial Hong Kong before 1997 ,
575-405: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title HKBA . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HKBA&oldid=1055120335 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
600-509: The title was instead Queen's Counsel (QC) (御用大律師). After the transfer of sovereignty, Queen's Counsel who had been appointed QC in HK or British Queen's Counsel who had been admitted to practice in Hong Kong generally prior to the handover became Senior Counsel automatically. 2024 In September 2022, the HKBA (along with the Secretary for Justice) opposed an application by Jimmy Lai to hire
625-518: Was adopted in 1969. In 2014, the society underwent its first ever motion of no confidence in its president over his declared support for the white paper published by the PRC on the city's autonomy in which patriotism was a prerequisite for the territory's judges. Ambrose Lam's declaration appeared to be at odds with sentiment of its members, a thousand of whom marched in response to the white paper. Over 100 petitioners objected to Lam's politicisation of
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