CHAPTER I
THE START OF THE STUDY
I
1.
The Terms of Reference
This study of the Hong Kong Judiciary began cn 5th July 1986 with the following terms of reference
(1) To carry out a study of the existing structure
and administration
cf those courts and
tribunals in Hong Keng which form part of its Judiciary.
(2) To make recommendations to the Chief Justice as
tc
(a) what measures might be taken to improve
the efficiency and economical adminis-
tration of these courts;
(b) whether there
:
should
be
any
re-arrangement of work 25 between the
various courts and tribunals;
(c) whether there should be any alteration
of the structure and hierarchy of the
courts.
My contract was for six months until 5th January 1987. I decided to try and present my Report to the Chief Justice before then so that
there would be time to answer immediate questions before I left the Territory.
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