Two Court of Appeal judges to retire; Family Justice Courts judge appointment extended
The two Court of Appeal judges will be retiring in September.
Two Court of Appeal judges are set to retire in September. Justice Tay Yong Kwang, who began his judicial career in 1981, will conclude his service on September 2. His successor is Justice Steven Chong Horng Siong, who has been a Court of Appeal judge since August 1, 2016. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon praised Chong for his extensive experience and analytical skills.
He also highlighted Tay's exceptional character and calm approach to judging. Chong has been a judicial commissioner of the Supreme Court since October 2009 and a High Court judge since June 2014. He served as the seventh attorney-general from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Justice Teh Hwee Hwee will continue as the presiding judge of the Family Justice Courts for another three years, starting October 1.
During her tenure, she has introduced significant legislative reforms and implemented therapeutic justice frameworks to help families resolve conflicts in the best interest of their children.
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