Ronny Tong Laments Justice Has Lost To Politics

Executive Councillor Ronny Tong says political considerations have outweighed social justice in the government's move to suspend the extradition bill. He also said the Chief Executive shouldn't resign over the matter.

Tong says he is shocked and disappointed by people's misunderstandings of the bill, and how it's been misinterpreted by some influential leaders in the city.

Speaking on Commercial Radio, he said the spreading of incorrect information is a huge problem for society.

He singled out the case of a judge who signed an online petition against the bill, saying that the judge should resign as he has "betrayed the justice system and the trust of Hong Kong people".

He reiterated that under the bill, local judges will have the power to refuse any extradition request.

He also said it would be unfair to ask the Chief Executive Carrie Lam to step down for the political turmoil.

However, Tong admitted that he had overlooked political issues with the bill. He said the government should set up a group to work out ways to better understand public opinion when dealing with controversial laws.