Reappointment of Panel Judges under Interception of Communications and Surveillance Ordinance

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     The Government announced today (September 3) that the Chief Executive, on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, has reappointed the following Judges of the Court of First Instance of the High Court as Panel Judges under the Interception of Communications and Surveillance Ordinance (Chapter 589) (the Ordinance):

     (1) Madam Justice Lisa Wong Kwok-ying for another term of three years from September 4, 2025, to September 3, 2028; and
     (2) Mr Justice Barnabas Fung Wah for another term of three years from November 4, 2025, to November 3, 2028.

     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said, "Madam Justice Lisa Wong Kwok-ying and Mr Justice Barnabas Fung Wah have demonstrated full dedication in handling the law enforcement agencies' applications for authorisations under the Ordinance during the past terms. I am confident that, on reappointment, they will continue to work with the other Panel Judge, Mr Justice Poon Siu-tung, to make use of their expertise and experience to ensure the effective operation of the regulatory regime under the Ordinance."

     The Ordinance provides a comprehensive statutory framework for regulating the conduct of interception and covert surveillance by law enforcement agencies, and aims to strike a balance between maintaining law and order and protecting the privacy rights of individuals. Under the Ordinance, Panel Judges shall consider applications for authorisations of interception and Type 1 surveillance and for device retrieval warrants.

Ends/Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:30

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