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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission (JORC) on the appointment of the Honourable Mr Justice Joseph Paul Fok, Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of the High Court, as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal with effect from October 21, 2013. Subject to the endorsement of the Legislative Council, the Chief Executive will make the appointment under Article 88 of the Basic Law.
Mr Leung said, "I am pleased to accept the JORC's recommendation on the appointment of the Honourable Mr Justice Joseph Paul Fok as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal. Mr Justice Fok is an outstanding lawyer who has considerable experience in handling civil (including constitutional) cases and criminal cases. He is a judge of eminent standing and reputation. I am confident that 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 Administration will seek the endorsement of the Legislative Council of the recommended appointment in due course.
The curriculum vitae of the recommended appointee is in the Annex.
Ends/Monday, April 8, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:00
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