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Denis Chang

b. 1944

Hong Kong barrister and politician

Justice of the peace Politician Barrister-at-law
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About Denis Chang

Born 1944. Denis Chang is a Malaysian justice of the peace, politician and barrister-at-law.

Denis Chang Khen-lee, CBE, KC, SC, JP (born 15 February 1944, Sabah, Malaysia —) is a barrister and politician from Hong Kong.

He was previously an appointed unofficial member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong (1992—97).

He was also the chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association (1985—87), the founding member of the pro-democratic group Article 45 Concern Group and became the member of the Civic Party when the group transformed into party.

He is the Chairman of Editorial Board of Hong Kong Law Journal.

Denis Chang's Chambers Chang formed his own chambers in 1978, and since then, a number of prominent barristers have been tenants.

Notable alumni

Johannes Chan SC (Hon.) — first and only honorary academic Senior Counsel in Hong Kong, specializing in public law and human rights Philip Dykes SC — former Hong Kong Bar Association chairman (2005–06, 2018–20) Paul Harris SC — former Hong Kong Bar Association chairman (2021) Jacqueline Leong KC SC — former Hong Kong Bar Association chairman (1992–93) Hectar Pun SC — prominent public and constitutional law barrister Joseph Tse SC — prominent criminal barrister

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Bristol, Bristol University, Lincoln's Inn
Positions held
Justice of the peace
Also known as
Denis Chang Khen-lee

People in Denis Chang's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Denis Chang?

Hong Kong barrister and politician

When was Denis Chang born?

Denis Chang was born on 15 February 1944 in Malaysia.

What is Denis Chang's occupation?

Denis Chang is a justice of the peace, politician and barrister-at-law.

What nationality is Denis Chang?

Denis Chang is Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Denis Chang

· Wikidata: Q11068099

· DBpedia: Denis Chang

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