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Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to Court of Appeal

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Alex Lee, a Hong Kong judge known for presiding over national security trials, has been elevated to the Court of Appeal. His promotion was announced by the judiciary, following a recommendation from the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission and acceptance by the chief executive. Lee has handled several significant cases, including the trial of Jimmy Lai, who was sentenced for collusion with foreign forces and seditious publications. AI

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Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to Court of Appeal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to the Court of Appeal

    A Hong Kong judge who has overseen high-profile national security trials, including the collusion case of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. A Judiciary statement on Thursday said the chief executive had accepted the recommendation of…

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