Delegation of judges and judicial officers departs for Sichuan for exchange visit
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A delegation of judges and judicial officers from the Hong Kong Judiciary will depart for Sichuan for an exchange visit programme on Sunday (November 3). The programme is part of the on-going professional exchanges between judges and judicial officers of Hong Kong and the Mainland.
The delegation includes 20 judges and judicial officers. It is led by Mr Justice Jeremy Poon, Chief Judge of the High Court, with Madam Justice Carlye Chu, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal of the High Court, as the deputy head. During this visit, the delegation will engage in exchanges and attend discussion forums and thematic talks on various topics. These will mainly include the Constitution and the Basic Law, judicial system, experience in handling litigations, company law and insolvency, juvenile court as well as the latest developments of the country. The delegation will also visit court buildings and facilities relating to technology and culture, etc.
The delegation will conclude the visit and return to Hong Kong on November 10.
Ends/Friday, November 1, 2024
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