Hong Kong solicitors fighting for seats on Law Society council offer competing visions for body’s future

More than 10,000 lawyers in Hong Kong will vote for candidates seeking seats on the Law Society’s council on Thursday in an election that could determine the stance the professional body takes on legal matters at a time of unprecedented uncertainty over the city’s future.Two groups are vying for the five seats – one consisting of solicitors who want the organisation to be more vocal and the other arguing for its political neutrality and professionalism.The Law Society is traditionally perceived…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3086188/hong-kong-solicitors-fighting-seats-law-society