Secretary for Justice Paul Lam today met President of the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) Zhang Jun.

The two sides exchanged views on enhancing mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters between Hong Kong and the Mainland, training the country’s foreign-related legal talent, and strengthening regulatory frameworks and mechanisms for legal and dispute resolution services within the Greater Bay Area.

Mr Lam stressed that the Department of Justice has always maintained close ties with the SPC. 

Earlier this year, he highlighted, the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy co-organised the Hong Kong Common Law Practical Training Course in Hong Kong with the SPC. The course provided training for Mainland judges to deepen their understanding of Hong Kong’s common law system and promoted exchange and co-operation between the two legal systems.

Mr Lam outlined that Hong Kong is the only common law jurisdiction in China under the “one country, two systems” principle and maintains a robust legal system highly aligned with international standards.

The department will continue to contribute to the country’s efforts in training foreign-related legal talent and strive to consolidate Hong Kong’s status as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre, Mr Lam added.

Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan also attended the meeting.