The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, visited the Judiciary today (February 13) to learn more about the work of civil servants in the Judiciary Administration and meet civil service colleagues of various grades.

     Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Thomas Chow, Mr Law visited the West Kowloon Law Courts Building (WKLCB), where he met with the Judiciary Administrator, Miss Emma Lau, and the directorate staff to get an update on their work in supporting the Judiciary Administration and the challenges confronting them.

     Later, Mr Law received a briefing from colleagues on their daily duties and learnt about the support services provided to judges and court users by Judicial Clerks, Court Interpreters, Bailiffs, Bailiff's Assistants and other staff. He also toured the courtroom facilities of the WKLCB and observed the work of court clerks and Court Interpreters in court proceedings.

     Mr Law then visited colleagues of the Accounts Office to better understand how they process the payments and refunds of courts and tribunals in an efficient manner. He also toured the facilities at the Small Claims Tribunal, including its new Information Centre, which serves to provide enquiry services to court users including litigants.

     Before concluding his visit, Mr Law met with staff representatives of various civil service grades in the Judiciary Administration at a tea gathering to exchange views on matters that concerned them. He expressed appreciation for colleagues' dedication in supporting the operation of the Judiciary, and encouraged them to continue to provide professional court support services to the public.

Ends/Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Issued at HKT 16:22

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