Canada’s Former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin Retires from Hong Kong’s Top Court Amid Political Concerns

Canada’s former chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, has announced her retirement from Hong Kong’s highest court just days after two British judges resigned due to concerns over the political climate in the region. McLachlin, who will step down as a nonpermanent judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal when her term concludes on July 19, cited a desire to spend more time with her family at the age of 80, though she intends to maintain certain professional responsibilities. For more details, refer to the full announcement here.