Yan-ho Lai (Eric Lai)

Yan-ho Lai, a Senior Fellow at Georgetown's Centre for Asian Law, shares insights from his book on Hong Kong's legal resistance. He discusses the erosion of the rule of law under Beijing's interventions and the complex responses of lawyers who engage in pro bono work and public activism. Lai highlights the emotional weight of his research, which includes 77 interviews, and stresses the importance of lawyers in safeguarding institutions and fostering resilience against authoritarianism. His findings provide valuable lessons in the global struggle for legal autonomy.