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Cliff Buddle
Special Projects Editor
A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. He returned to the UK in August 2022. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.
A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. He returned to the UK in August 2022. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.
Areas of Expertise:
Legal and constitutional issues, Hong Kong news, opinion writingLanguages Spoken:
English
The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.
A horror on the scale of the Wang Fuk Court catastrophe must result in fundamental and lasting change.
Hong Kong people are precisely the sort of migrants Britain wants. Yet radical immigration reforms place fresh obstacles in their way.
Backlash over ticket sales for the coming clash between the city’s team and Singapore shone a spotlight on the city’s long-standing scalping problem.
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It is a tragic irony that commemorations on this Remembrance Sunday are taking place against the backdrop of today’s conflicts.
Much-awaited events are a defining moment in the city’s post-pandemic recovery, but complete transformation of its sports scene will require better coaching, facilities and support for athletes.
The case of one of the ‘hired thugs’ who killed a newspaper seller highlights the delicate balancing act requiring fair reviews for those jailed for life.
Sadly it is difficult to dissociate the flags flying across England from a political position that in its most extreme embraces racism and hate speech.
The ‘golden week’ holiday drew more than 1.4 million arrivals from the mainland. But amid the good news were warning signs for some of our more sensitive sites.
The initiative is seen by many as a threat to cherished freedoms. But, if handled sensitively, it could make interactions with the government and private sector easier.
The government is looking at new legislation after some souls risked their lives during Ragasa. But the laws will not be easy to draft.
For Keir Starmer, the US president’s state visit was a chance for some positive headlines. And it may have done just that – at least for now.
Vote by lawmakers is far from the end of the matter, which will not go away and only lead to more legal challenges in an international city that presents itself as inclusive, vibrant and diverse.
While the UK needs to calm the headwinds gathering around immigration, it should also declare that the status quo for Hongkongers will stay.
Eighty years after the end of WWII, the best way of remembering those who gave so much is to do everything possible to rid the world of war.
As Hong Kong steps up its use of surveillance cameras and introduces facial-recognition technology, it must ensure the right balance is struck.
Government action should not have been necessary as it was in the industry’s interest to embrace technology and offer excellent service.
Videos of animal cruelty have spread from mainland China across the world. Yet laws to punish such acts are often insufficient or outdated.
Lack of measures to protect this community’s liberties, despite growing public support and many court judgments, reflects badly on Hong Kong.
The city’s amazing biodiversity should be a priority for all sectors and placed at the heart of every policy decision and development.
Britain is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, raising fresh concerns about the nation’s ability to cope with soaring temperatures.
While there is need for thorough debate on the proposal, some legislators appear to want to roll back the top court’s ruling. But that ship has sailed.
An Indian football lover’s negative experience at Kai Tak Stadium should remind those organising such events that they need to be prepared.
Zou Zhenhao, convicted of 10 attacks in Britain and China, may have carried out up to 50 more and police want women to come forward.
Judges around the world are being presented with arguments based on non-existent court judgments. More must be done to prevent such abuses.
Ensuring easy public access to carefully preserved archives allows for Hong Kong’s history – recent or distant – to be better understood.
The visiting teams have a duty to respect and not take for granted their supporters who welcome any opportunity to see them play in the flesh.
Vibrant display, with orchids from Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, sent powerful message about need to protect the endangered plants.
The British government should clarify the position of BN(O) visa holders and exclude them from the impact of a campaign to cut immigration.
