scene.
Measures are being taken in Hong Kong
to deal with these problems of adjustment and
the position of new magistrates should there-
fore become easier. The Chief Justice has said
that he would prefer to continue recruiting
older men, as the expense of living in/Hong
Kong for young married couples with children
presents problems of housing, schooling and
transportation.
The total establishment of magistrates in
Hong Kong is 46. There are two vacancies at
the moment. You may be interested in the
following breakdown of the countries from which
the remaining 44 magistrates come:
England
13
Scotland
Wales
2
Northern Ireland
1
Irish Republic
7
Australia
5
New Zealand
6
Hong Kong
6
Overseas Chinese
Total:
44
As you will see, there are at present only 6
local magistrates. It is the policy of the
Hong Kong Government that, all things being
equal, offers of appointment should be made
to local candidates. The Chief Justice is
particularly anxious to recruit local Cantonese
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