CFA appoints non-permanent judge from New Zealand
The judiciary said on Friday it welcomed Chief Executive John Lee's approval of its recommendation to appoint Terence Arnold as a non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal (CFA). Born in 1947, Arnold retired as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in April 2017. The New Zealand-Canada dual citizen is set to become the CFA's sixth non-permanent judge from overseas common…
Chief Executive John Lee has approved the appointment of Terence Arnold as a non-permanent judge at the Court of Final Appeal (CFA), according to the judiciary. Born in 1947, Arnold is a dual citizen of New Zealand and Canada and retired as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in April 2017. This makes Arnold the sixth non-permanent judge from an overseas common law jurisdiction to join the CFA.
He will fill the void left by William Gummow, who passed away in September at the age of 83. Legislator John Lee expressed his confidence in Arnold's abilities, stating that he is a judge of "eminent standing and reputation" who will make a significant contribution to the Court of Final Appeal. The judiciary emphasized that the presence of these esteemed overseas jurists as non-permanent judges is a testament to the independence of the judiciary in Hong Kong and demonstrates a high level of confidence in the HKSAR's judicial system.
This appointment also strengthens Hong Kong's ties with other common law jurisdictions. The appointment now requires approval from the Legislative Council (Legco).
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