That’s probably why he’s outgoing!
SCMP
Hong Kong’s professional body representing barristers will continue to speak up on legal issues concerning the city but not every view has to be expressed through public statements, its outgoing chairman has said.
Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes, who managed to mend the legal body’s ties with Beijing during his three-year term, also said that a frank dialogue between both parties was in the city’s interest, while stressing the profession would not avoid making critical comments just to maintain the relationship.
“There is no point sugarcoating opinions [as] I think the central government actually wants to hear honest opinions,” he said.
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