Simon O’Connor

Simon O’Connor

politician New Zealand

Simon O’Connor is a former member of the New Zealand Parliament and a vocal critic of the Hong Kong judicial system, particularly since the introduction of the National Security Law in 2020. He has expressed concerns that recent developments in Hong Kong compromise the independence of the judiciary and has criticized Sir William Young's appointment to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal as an endorsement of a system he believes has been overtaken by the Chinese Communist Party.

Born on Jan 01, 1981 (44 years old)

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New Zealand New Zealand: Simon O'Connor is a National party member who was defeated by Brooke van Velden in the Tāmaki electorate. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Meet Brooke van Velden – the minister loathed by unions and loved by business

Ireland Ireland: Simon O’Connor is a former curator of the Little Museum of Dublin. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Little Museum of Dublin to reopen after year-long €4.3m makeover – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon O’Connor was critical of the judicial system in Hong Kong. 3

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former Supreme Court judge Sir William Young refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role