Senior judicial appointment: permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal
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Mrs Lam said, "I am pleased to accept the JORC's recommendation on the appointment of Mr Justice Lam as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal. Mr Justice Lam is an allýÿrounded appellate judge who possesses rich experience and expertise in handling civil cases of all types, including in particular public law and constitutional law cases. His judgments are wellýÿreasoned and balanced. They are regularly reported in the law reports and cited in arguments and judgments. He also has extensive experience in steering reforms to improve on the administration of justice. He will be a great asset to the Court of Final Appeal."
Article 90 of the Basic Law provides that the Chief Executive shall obtain the endorsement of the Legislative Council on the appointment of the judges of the Court of Final Appeal. The Government will seek the endorsement of the Legislative Council of the recommended appointment in due course.
The curriculum vitae of Mr Justice Lam is at the Annex.
Ends/Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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