XN000022-1973-07-28 — Page 8

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Saturday, July 28, 1973

MEMBERS OF COMPENSATION BOARDS APPOINTED

The government has announced the formal appointment by the Governor

of 37 members of the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation

Boards for two years with effect from June 19, 1973.

The members, all unofficials, represent a wide variety of professions

and include lawyers, doctors, social workers, businessmen and community leaders.

Also announced were the appointments of Mr. Oswald Cheung as

Chairman of the Boards and Mr. W.I. Cheung as acting Chairman during his absence.

The Boards have actually been functioning since June 1 when the scheme

to compensato victims of crimos of violence was implemented.

The Boards are responsible for the administration of the scheme and

are served by s secretariat at the Social Welfare Department. Mombers will

take turns to serve on the Boards to consider claims for compensation. They

will also hear appeals.

Commenting on the composition of the Boards, Mr. Stephen Chau,

Principal Social Welfare Officer (Accident Compensation) said: "It is the

pride of Hong Kong to have such a big but effective group to serve the

community on an entirely voluntary basis.

"This is unique when compared with similar schemes in other

countries," he said.

Mr. Chau, who is also the Secretary to the Boards, revealed that

the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board has been meeting weekly to

consider claims,

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