Sir William Young
Sir William Young is a former Supreme Court judge of New Zealand who served on the bench from 2010 to 2022, including a term as president of the Court of Appeal. He has recently made headlines for his appointment to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, sparking controversy and debate regarding the independence of the judiciary in Hong Kong, particularly in light of the National Security Law imposed by China. Young has expressed that he would only accept such a role if he was satisfied it was proper, though he has refrained from engaging in public discussion regarding his decision.
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Sir William Young refuses to engage in debate over his controversial role on the Hong Kong court.
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