Justice William Gummow, a towering figure in the legal world and a key pillar of Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, has died at 83. A distinguished Australian judge who served on Hong Kong’s top court since 2013 — even after stepping down from the High Court of Australia — he was widely seen as a symbol of judicial integrity that helped cement Hong Kong’s global financial standing. Yet his legacy now comes amid growing scrutiny over foreign judges’ roles in Hong Kong, especially after the 2020 national security law triggered a wave of resignations. Tributes pour in from both Hong Kong and Australia, as the High Court plans a special session to honor him — while his passing underscores a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between international jurisprudence and Hong Kong’s political landscape.
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