TNAG-1589-FCO40-21741-Future-of-the-judiciary-in-Hong-Kong.-Part-1-of-2-1987 — Page 179

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other with training. A chief reporter aided by two operational Senior

Reporters would provide better supervision

and co-ordination. Whoever is in charge

should report directly to the head of the

management team recommended above.

sparing grant of application for

transcripts.

There is a balance to be struck. The

less the transcribing the greater the

coverage.

(3)

A change from stencils to photocopying.

Photocopying is a quicker and clearer

means of reproduction.

(4) An examination of overseas experience.

There are useful lessons to be learned

about what works and about pitfalls. The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand

all now have considerable experience and the United States is very advanced.

Consideration of a degree of privatisation.

(5)

(6)

A look at ideas for incentives.

The court reporting service could be made attractive by :-

(a)

a possibility of advancement to special pay for operating C.A.T.; (b) merit pay for attaining certain

speeds;

(c) increased opportunities

for

promotion by the establishment of

two more supervising posts.

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