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Resignation of Chief Justice announced
The Government today (Friday) announced that the Chief Justice, Sir Ti Liang Yang, had resigned.
In a letter to the Governor, Sir Ti Liang stated that following his decision to accept nomination to the post of Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, constitutional propriety required him to resign from the post of Chief Justice.
Sir Ti Liang's resignation will take effect on November 4, upon the expiration of his earned leave entitlement. He will therefore not resume active duty as Chief Justice.
Sir Ti Liang was first appointed as a magistrate in 1956 and has been Chief Justice for the past eight and a half years.
The Governor said he accepted and respected Sir Ti Liang's decision to resign and wished him well for the future.
"Sir Ti Liang bas given long and dedicated service to Hong Kong during his 40 years of service with the Judiciary. As the first local Chief Justice, he has led the Judiciary through many changes in recent years.
"The whole community is grateful for his record of public service. I wish him and Lady Yang every happiness in the years to come," said the Governor.
A government spokesman said Mr Justice Power will continue to act as Chief Justice.
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Statement from acting Chief Justice
The following is a statement of the acting Chief Justice, Mr Justice Power:
"The announcement of the resignation of the Chief Justice, Sir Ti Liang Yang, is noted by all in the Judiciary with regret.
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