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The following is issued on behalf of the Honourable Chief Justice, Mr Andrew Kwok-nang Li today (January 20):
"I was deeply saddened to learn that Mr Justice Gall passed away this morning at Queen Mary Hospital. In the last few years, he had borne his illness with optimism and courage.
The Judiciary joins me in extending our deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife and family on their bereavement.
The late Mr Justice Gall served the Judiciary in the last 24 years with dedication and distinction. He served as District Judge from 1982-91 and from 1991 as Judge of the Court of First Instance.
He was an outstanding criminal judge commanding the highest respect from all concerned. He delivered justice with common sense and warm humanity. With an excellent judicial temperament, litigants and lawyers always left his court satisfied of the fairness of the judicial process. He will be sadly missed. He will be remembered with great respect and affection."
Ends/Friday, January 20, 2006
Issued at HKT 12:10
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