Following a wave of resignations and criticism regarding Hong Kong’s national security legislation, New Zealand judge Terence Arnold has been appointed to the Court of Final Appeal (CFA). Arnold will join five other foreign judges from common law jurisdictions currently serving on the court. This appointment comes after several jurists stepped down, voicing concerns about the impact of the new legislation on Hong Kong’s judicial independence. The CFA is Hong Kong’s highest court, and these appointments aim to maintain a degree of international legal expertise within the system. The introduction of the national security law has led to increased scrutiny of the Hong Kong judiciary and its continued autonomy. Arnold’s acceptance of the position signals a willingness to continue contributing to the legal framework of Hong Kong despite these challenges.