The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The Chief Executive has, on the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission and with the endorsement of the Legislative Council, made the following appointments:
Non-permanent judge from another common law jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal:
(for a term of three years commencing December 18, 2019)
The Right Honourable Lord Jonathan Sumption
Chief Judge of the High Court:
(with effect from December 18, 2019)
The Honourable Mr Justice Jeremy Poon Shiu-chor,
Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of the High Court
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