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

Hong Kong judge Alex Lee, who presided over high-profile national security trials including the Jimmy Lai collusion case, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. The appointment, effective immediately, was made by the chief executive on the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission. This continues the pattern of elevating judges involved in national security cases, reinforcing the judiciary's alignment with Beijing's security agenda.

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