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The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission (JORC) on the appointment of the Honourable Mr Andrew Cheung Kui-nung (Mr Justice Cheung), Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court, as Chief Judge of the High Court. Subject to the endorsement of the Legislative Council, the Chief Executive will make the appointment under Article 88 of the Basic Law.
Mr Tsang said, "I am pleased to accept the JORC's recommendation on the appointment of Mr Justice Cheung as the Chief Judge of the High Court. Mr Justice Cheung is a man of high integrity and an outstanding lawyer who commands strong respect within and outside the Judiciary, including that of the legal profession. I am confident that Mr Justice Cheung, if appointed, will discharge his duties as leader of the High Court with distinction."
Article 90 of the Basic Law provides that the Chief Executive shall obtain the endorsement of the Legislative Council on the appointment of the Chief Judge of the High Court. The Administration will seek the endorsement of the Legislative Council of the recommended appointment in due course.
The curriculum vitae of Mr Justice Cheung is at annex.
Ends/Monday, April 11, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:21
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