Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, a former media tycoon, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence. The sentence shows that justice has been done, but many in the West feel justice has not been seen to be done. There is often a difference between the reality of justice and how it appears. This difference is causing widespread Western criticism. The article notes two key reasons behind this criticism but focuses mainly on the divide between actual justice and its perception. The age-old saying, 'justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done,' highlights this challenge clearly.