Source says former association head Paul Lam was approached by incoming leader John Lee to serve as secretary for justice in the next administration.
A former head of the Hong Kong Bar Association has emerged as the latest front runner likely to become the city’s next justice minister after Chief Executive-elect John Lee Ka-chiu discussed the formation of his governing team with state leaders last week, the Post has learned.
It had been previously speculated that incumbent Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah would retain the post under Lee’s incoming administration.
But a source on Monday said Lee had recently approached former legal association head Paul Lam Ting-kwok, adding that he appeared to be a more suitable candidate for the role, as the next administration would emphasise teamwork.
It had been previously speculated that incumbent Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah would retain the post under Lee’s incoming administration.
But a source on Monday said Lee had recently approached former legal association head Paul Lam Ting-kwok, adding that he appeared to be a more suitable candidate for the role, as the next administration would emphasise teamwork.