Justice Johnson Lam Man-hon, vice-president and justice of appeal of the Court of Appeal of Hong Kong's High Court, delivers the closing remarks at the Mediation Conference 2016, May 13, 2016. (PHOTO/DOJ.GOV.HK)
HONG KONG – Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission on the appointment of Johnson Lam Man-hon as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Johnson Lam is an all-rounded appellate judge who possesses rich experience and expertise in handling civil cases of all types, including in particular public law and constitutional law cases
The chief executive said Johnson Lam, who currently serves as Vice-President and Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of the High Court, is an all-rounded appellate judge who possesses rich experience and expertise in handling civil cases of all types, including in particular public law and constitutional law cases.
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His judgments are well-reasoned and balanced, Carrie Lam said in a government statement on Wednesday.
"He also has extensive experience in steering reforms to improve on the administration of justice. He will be a great asset to the Court of Final Appeal," she said.
The chief executive is expected to make the appointment after obtaining the endorsement of the Legislative Council.
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According to Hong Kong's law, in hearing and determining an appeal, the Court of Final Appeal is constituted by five judges, namely the Chief Justice, three permanent judges and one non-permanent Hong Kong judge or one non-permanent common law judge.