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Bar Association Says Phased Redevelopment of High Court Not Feasible

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On 1 November 2026, the Hong Kong Bar Association warned that the phased redevelopment plan for the High Court could span more than 10 years and is "not feasible", and may deter legal practitioners from joining the judiciary. Bar Association Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC suggested the government consider faster alternatives, such as using the existing District Court building.

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Bar Association says phased redevelopment of High Court spanning more than 10 years is not feasible, suggests using existing District Court building.

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1 Nov
  1. 南華早報·香港
    香港大律師公會警告高等法院分階段重建方案「不可行」

    香港大律師公會警告，高等法院分階段重建方案可能橫跨逾十年，「不可行」且可能令法律執業者不願加入司法機構。公會主席Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC建議政府考慮更快的替代方案，例如改用現有區域法院大樓。

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