Whether the
Chinese need to be consulted/ informed and
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Annex I Section III : The Judicial System
CA Branch Liaison Officer: PAS (CA)4
Date for HMG/HKG
to start
Item &
JD/BL
Action
reference
Officer*
if so, timing
g. Following
*R,SC
Not necessary
consideration of (f)
SCA
above seek
clarification from
the Chinese on
definition of
"Judges of the
highest rank" (i.e.
those whose appointment and
dismissal will be
subject to the
endorsement of the
legislature)
(JD 66)
(BL Art. 90)
deliberation
Present Position
BL 90 now provides that appointment and removal of judges of the Court of Final Appeal and the Chief Judge of the High Court will be subject to the endorsement of the legislature.
* Please mark an '*' against the officer with overall responsibility
CL4
10th Edition (June 1990)
Relevant Considerations
Target Completion Date
Action completed
Consultation on fount C.J. & Joint Chief Judge J H.Ct. who must br Chinese
Pf
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