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James Spigelman leaves Hong Kong's top court

Michael Smith
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Sydney | Australian judge James Spigelman has resigned from Hong Kong’s top court in the latest blow to the city’s British-style legal system since China introduced new national security laws. *

A government notice published Friday said chief executive Carrie Lam revoked Justice Spigelman's appointment as a non-permanent judge on the territory's Court of Final Appeal on September 2.

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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