Statement by Registrar of the High Court
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The following is issued on behalf of Mr Christopher Chan, Registrar of the High Court:

     The Gazette Notice No. GN 4347 published on July 14, 2006 in the Government Gazette relating to Tse Wai Chun Paul is withdrawn.  The appeal against the penalties imposed by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal as set out in the said Gazette Notice has yet to be determined by the Court of Appeal.  The effect of the penalties has been stayed pending the determination of the said appeal.

Ends/Saturday, July 15, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:06

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