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Judicial Appointment
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The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:

     The Judiciary today (June 23) announced the appointment of Her Honour Judge Chu as the Judge-in-charge of the Family Court within the District Court with effect from July 1, 2006.

     As the Judge-in-charge, Her Honour Judge Chu will be responsible for the administration of the Family Court. She will ensure its efficient operation and the efficient utilisation of judicial resources, liaise with the legal profession and court users and advise on matters concerning its development. She will be accountable to the Chief District Judge and the Chief Justice.

     The biographical note of Her Honour Judge Chu is as follows:

     Her Honour Judge CHU was born in Hong Kong in 1952. She obtained LL.B. and P.C.LL. from the University of Hong Kong in 1974 and 1975 respectively. She was admitted as Solicitor in Hong Kong in 1977 and was called to Bar in New York, USA in 1986. She was admitted as Solicitor in England and Wales in 1990. She was in private practice from 1977 and was appointed as District Judge in 2003.

Ends/Friday, June 23, 2006
Issued at HKT 16:01

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