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A further point is that
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and having regard
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on the High
Court Bench,
Colonial Regulation 18 concerning appointments states that
"the Governor may select suitably qualified local candidates for
appointment or promotion to vacant offices in the Public Service
the claims of meritorious officers in the Fublic Service
will generally take precedence over those of persons not already
in the Fublic Service. For the purpose of this Regulation the
term "local candidates" means persons resident or serving in the
If Mr Jackson-Lipkin had been resident in Hong
territory.
Kong for many years and were a highly respected older member of
his profession there, then his claims to a Buisne Judgeship would
be the greater. However, since he (Jackson-Lipkin) is a comparative
newcomer in Hong Kong and inclined to pomposity and officiousness
it is felt that the Governor should be given an opportunity to
consider Mr Justice Trainor's claims ariemok kris.
RECOMMENDATION
9. That, before a formal reply is sent to the two petitions, a
letter should be sent to the Governor, possibly from Mr Wilford,
which should:-
(a) enclose a copy of the letter from Mr H Litton QC and point
out the further difficulties that are likely to arise if Mr Jackson-
Lipkin is appointed to the Bench;
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(b) mention the candidatu e of Mr Justice Trainor for the postr
and attach a copy of his curriculum vitae.
The Governor should be asked for any comments he might have in the
light of these factors, which he has not yet had an opportunity to
consider.
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