Senior judicial appointment: non-permanent Hong Kong judge of the Court of Final Appeal
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Mrs Lam said, "I am pleased to accept the JORC's recommendation on the appointment of the Honourable Mr Justice Robert Tang Ching (Mr Justice Tang) as a non-permanent Hong Kong judge of the Court of Final Appeal, upon his retirement from the office of permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal.
"Mr Justice Tang is a judge of the highest quality and utmost integrity. He is versatile with experience in handling appeals in both civil and criminal matters. He is highly respected by judges, the legal profession and the community. He will be an invaluable addition to the list of non-permanent Hong Kong judges, having regard to his long established judicial experience in the Court of Final Appeal, and will continue to make valuable contribution 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 Government will seek the endorsement of the Legislative Council of the recommended appointment in due course.
The curriculum vitae of Mr Justice Tang is at the Annex.
Ends/Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Issued at HKT 11:30
Issued at HKT 11:30
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