Hong Kong Ordinances

CONTROL OF OBSCENE AND INDECENT ARTICLES ORDINANCE - SECT 5

Panel of adjudicators

PART II

OBSCENE ARTICLES TRIBUNALS

(1) For the purposes of this Ordinance, there shall be established a
panel of adjudicators.

(2) The panel of adjudicators shall consist of such eligible persons as are,
from time to time, appointed to it by the Chief Justice by notice in writing.

(3) For the purpose of subsection (2), a person shall be eligible to be
appointed to the panel of adjudicators if, in the opinion of the Chief
Justice, he is-

   (a)  ordinarily resident in Hong Kong and has so resided for at least 7
        years; and

   (b)  proficient in written English or written Chinese.

(4) A person appointed under subsection (2) shall be a member of the
panel of adjudicators for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as may be
specified in his notice of appointment and shall be eligible for
reappointment.

(5) A member of the panel of adjudicators may resign by giving notice in
writing to the Chief Justice.

(6) The name of any adjudicator may be removed from the panel of  adjudicators
by the Chief Justice by notice in writing if that adjudicator-

   (a)  ceases to be ordinarily resident in Hong Kong;

   (b)  is convicted of any offence;

   (c)  is declared a bankrupt; or

   (d)  in the opinion of the Chief Justice, neglects or is unable to perform
        his duty.

(7) The Chief Justice shall give notice in the Gazette of-

   (a)  any appointment by him under subsection (2); and

   (b)  any removal of the name of an adjudicator by him under subsection (6).
        (Enacted 1987)