Costs are so high, in fact, that more and more litigants are forced to argue their own cases.
Before 1997, Hong Kong was so intent on maintaining stability before the impending change in sovereignty that it didn't want to undertake any major changes to its legal system. At last, three years after the handover, it now appears ready to act. Chief Justice Andrew Li has brought together legal experts to investigate the options and present proposed changes to the Hong Kong legislature next year. Justice which is not affordable or delayed will amount to a denial of justice. From what Li has indicated, his committee's proposals could be revolutionary.