Hong Kong judiciary considers extended court hours amid rising caseload

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The Hong Kong judiciary reported that total caseloads reached approximately 537,000 in 2025, representing a 4 percent increase over the average of the previous five years. This rise in litigation, specifically driven by a surge in fraud and money laundering cases, prompted the Law Society to propose extending court sitting hours into the evening. As of…

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