Hong Kong’s judiciary is once again confronting concerns over alleged plagiarism by a High Court judge, prompting calls for stronger disciplinary action. The city’s chief justice is set to reprimand Judge Wilson Chan for what is reported to be at least the seventh occurrence of extensive copying in his judicial writings.

This development has reignited debate over the adequacy of existing measures to address misconduct within the judiciary. Despite multiple prior reprimands, observers note that repeated warnings have not deterred further incidents, raising questions about whether resignation or dismissal should be considered.

Francis Lo, a resident of North Point, expressed frustration over the handling of the matter, suggesting that terms such as “dismissal” and “resignation” appear to be absent from the disciplinary vocabulary used in response to such breaches.

The issue underscores the broader challenge of maintaining professional standards and public confidence in the judiciary. While the official response remains focused on formal reprimands, some voices are advocating for more decisive action to uphold judicial integrity.