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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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