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The Government published this year's appointments of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the Government Gazette today (July 1).
A total of 84 persons have been appointed, including 51 JPs appointed under section 3(1)(b) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance (Chapter 510) (commonly referred to as "Non-official JPs") and 33 JPs appointed under section 3(1)(a) of the same ordinance (commonly referred to as "Official JPs").
The main function of JPs is to visit prisons, detention centres and other institutions to ensure their effective management and that no individual is unfairly treated or deprived of his or her rights. JPs may also be required by the Chief Executive to perform other duties.
The name list of JPs appointed under section 3(1)(b) and section 3(1)(a) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance with effect from July 1, 2014, is provided in the Appendix.
Ends/Tuesday, July 1, 2014
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