Judicial reform is a ubiquitous issue that needs to be addressed to ensure judicial systems can cope with changes in the world and administer justice in an effective manner.
Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen made the remarks to conclude the Chinese Judicial Studies Association Annual Assembly 2016 and Second Summit on Chinese Judicial Studies in Chongqing today.
The summit examined the continuity of traditional Chinese legal culture, safeguarding the rule of law under the Belt & Road initiative, judicial reform and public confidence, as well as the modernisation of judicial systems and justice.
He said that in the era of globalisation, works concerning judicial reform and the upholding of the rule of law have to address issues faced by the relevant jurisdiction itself, and to consider the need to connect with the international community as well.
“It should also promote the rule of law and facilitate the regionalisation and globalisation of mutual legal assistance by building bridges with other jurisdictions through various means including those under public international law and private international law," he added.
