A Journey of Transformation for a Sustainable Future, an inaugural Rule of Law Signature Engagement Event organised by the Department of Justice today, marked the finale of Hong Kong Legal Week 2021.

Delivering her welcome remarks, Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng said the event aimed to provide a more in-depth discussion on topics involving specific stakeholders.

The event was complementary to the Rule of Law Congress and both of them will be held in alternate years during Hong Kong Legal Week each year, she added.

Ms Cheng noted that today's discussion covered crucial topics including the development of legal technology, advancing access to justice and the importance of objective data.

It also touched upon how cultural, legal traditions and socio-economic factors interplay for the development of the rule of law.

She said that it is expected the message of building and maintaining more equal and inclusive societies for a sustainable future in the region and beyond could be widely spread through such talks.

Two dialogue sessions and a panel discussion relating to access to justice, its implications on sustainable development and legal technology were also conducted.

A ceremonial opening of the hot-desking of LAWASIA was held to celebrate the first organisation joining the Department of Justice's hot-desking offices.

The department will provide administrative support to the international legal professional and related organisations in arranging training, conferences or other events of mutual interest in Hong Kong.

Click here for the full review of the programmes of Hong Kong Legal Week 2021.