2023-24 judicial service pay adjustment
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A Government spokesman today (October 11) said, "In coming up with its recommendation on judicial pay for 2023-24, the Judicial Committee premised its deliberations on the need to uphold the principle of judicial independence, and adopted a balanced approach taking into account the basket of factors as approved by the Chief Executive in Council in May 2008 and the position of the Judiciary. The basket of factors includes:
(a) responsibility, working conditions and workload of judges vis-à-vis those of lawyers in private practice;
(b) recruitment and retention in the Judiciary;
(c) retirement age and retirement benefits of JJOs;
(d) benefits and allowances enjoyed by JJOs;
(e) unique features of the judicial service such as the security of tenure, the prestigious status and high esteem of the judicial offices;
(f) prohibition against return to private practice in Hong Kong;
(g) overseas remuneration arrangements;
(h) cost of living adjustments;
(i) general economic situation in Hong Kong;
(j) budgetary situation of the Government;
(k) private sector pay levels and trends; and
(l) public sector pay as a reference."
A copy of the Report on Judicial Remuneration Review 2023 submitted by the Judicial Committee to the Chief Executive on July 20, 2023, is available on the website of the Joint Secretariat for the Advisory Bodies on Civil Service and Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service (www.jsscs.gov.hk/en/publications/reports_jscs.htm).
The Government will seek the approval of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on the proposed pay adjustment.
Ends/Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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