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我們應改善我們的施政作風，放下身段，屏棄精英主義的心態，要有 更大的同理心，既要果斷、堅定地有效施政，亦要有足夠的敏感度、有靈活度、剛柔並濟、兼收並蓄、審時度勢，以香港整體利益，以市民整體福祉為依歸。
We need to improve our style of administration get down off our high horses discard our elitist mentality and express greater empathy . While being determined and decisive in exercising effective governance we must also be sensitive and flexible adopt an open and tolerant attitude stay aware of the circumstances and make the overall interests of Hong Kong and the well - being of Hong Kong people as a whole our ultimate goal
我們會全力秉持以民為本的精神，全方位加快落實政府已宣布的措施，促進香港發展，重建市民對管治團隊的信心，有效回應社會的期望。
We will embrace a citizen - centric approach by expediting the implementation of measures that have been announced promoting Hong Kongs development rebuilding public confidence in the governance team and effectively responding to peoples aspirations
政府會致力做好未來的工作，重建香港在國際的形象及國際社會對香港的信心，加強與國際社會的聯繫，增強香港作為國際金融中心的地位。
The Administration will make every effort in its future work to rebuild Hong Kongs international image and restore the confidence of the international community in Hong Kong strengthen its links with the international community and enhance Hong Kongs status as an international financial centre
主席，香港今日的成就得來不易，我們要好好珍惜。
President Hong Kongs success has not come by easily and we must cherish it
主席，香港是我們的家，無分你、我、他。
President Hong Kong is the home of all of us
讓我們放下紛爭、放下矛盾、放下歧見，以和而不同、互諒互讓、務實的態度一同推動香港這塊福地向前邁進。
Let us set aside our conflicts discords and differences adopt a pragmatic approach and seek common ground with a view to take forward the development of this blessed piece of land known as Hong Kong
不過，正如我上次所說，終審法院首席法官亦很清晰說明，司法機構會盡力在切實可行的情況下，迅速和有效地處理案件，確保案件嚴格依據法律獲得公平處理。
However as I said last time the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal has also clearly stated that the Judiciary will strive to deal with cases expeditiously and efficiently as far as practicable while at the same time ensuring that they are handled fairly and strictly in accordance with the law
法定退休年齡一定是自動延展，因為法例已訂明，由60歲延展至65歲，由55歲延展至60歲，像公務員一樣。
The extension of statutory retirement age is certainly automatic as the law already provides for the extension from 60 to 65 and from 55 to 60 similar to the case of civil servants
法定退休年齡的延展屬於自動性質，目的是想挽留法官，挽留人才。
The extension of statutory retirement age is automatic in nature with the aim of retaining Judges and retaining talents
當時我亦說得很清楚，終審法院首席法官亦公開清楚說明，一般來說，基於司法獨立和公正，法官應該避免評論政治和其他具爭議的事，就有可能需要法庭處理的法律問題，法官更應避免發表個人意見。
I then offered a clear explanation . The Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal has also clearly remarked that for the sake of judicial independence and impartiality Judges should in general refrain from commenting on politics and other controversial issues and particularly refrain from expressing personal opinions on legal issues that are likely to come before the courts
我留意到議員特別關注司法機構的人手問題，容許我在此作簡短回應。
I am aware that the manpower issue of the Judiciary is of particular concern to Members . Allow me to give a brief response here
因應2015年基準研究，高等法院原訟法庭及以上級別法官的薪金向上調整6%。
In light of the Benchmark Study conducted in 2015 the pay for Judges at the CFI level and above was adjusted upward by 6 %
同時，高等法院原訟法庭以下級別的法官及司法人員薪金亦向上調整4%。
Meanwhile the pay for Judges and Judicial Officers below the CFI level was also adjusted upward by 4 %
在2017年，政府因應司法機構的建議落實改善法官及司法人員的服務條件，當中包括房屋福利、醫療及牙科福利、本地教育津貼、司法人員服飾津貼，以及就休假外遊所提供的交通服務。
In 2017 on the recommendation of the Judiciary the Government implemented enhancements to the conditions of service for Judges and Judicial Officers including housing benefits medical and dental benefits local education allowance judicial dress allowance and transport service for leave travel
此外，司法機構亦不時按需要就各級法院進行公開招聘工作。
Moreover the Judiciary launches open recruitment exercises for various levels of court on a need basis from time to time
就高等法院原訟法庭法官及區域法院法官而言，招聘工作分別於2018年6月及10月展開。
Insofar as CFI Judges and District Judges are concerned recruitment exercises were launched respectively in June and October 2018
此外，常任裁判官的招聘工作已於今年3月展開，目前仍在進行中。
In addition a recruitment exercise for Permanent Magistrates has been launched this March which is still underway
我們相信在《條例草案》獲得通過後，可進一步紓緩司法機構的人手壓力。
We believe the passage of the Bill can further alleviate the pressure on the Judiciarys manpower
為維持司法獨立和獲取公眾對司法機構的信任，一貫以來，區域法院及以上級別的法官有任期保障。
In order to maintain judicial independence and command public trust in the Judiciary Judges at the District Court level and above all along have security of tenure
因此，他們不可從司法機構離職後重返私人執業。
For this reason they are prohibited from returning to private practice after leaving the Judiciary
如果這些法官在離職後仍可執業，有人或會對法官是否仍可不偏不倚地審理案件產生疑慮，而不能重返私人執業的限制有助釋除這種疑慮。
Allowing these Judges to return to their practice after leaving the Bench may call into question their impartiality in adjudicating cases and the prohibition on return to private practice will help dispel such misgivings
正如司法機構較早前公開解釋，刑事案件由首度提堂至審訊所需實際時間主要視乎控辯雙方是否就審訊準備就緒或需要更多時間預備，例如進一步調查、搜證或索取法律意見等。
As publicly explained by the Judiciary earlier the actual time required for a criminal trial to take place from its first appearance depends mainly on whether the prosecution and the defence are ready for trial or need more time for preparations such as conducting further investigations gathering evidence or taking legal advice
因應近日事件引致案件數目上升，我們留意到終審法院首席法官表示司法機構會盡力在切實可行情況下迅速和有效地處理案件，並確保案件嚴格依據法律獲得公平處理。
We are aware that in response to the upsurge in the number of cases arising from recent incidents the Chief Justice of CFA has stated that the Judiciary will strive to deal with the cases expeditiously and efficiently as far as practicable while at the same time ensuring that they are handled fairly in strict accordance with the law
在作出保釋決定時，裁判官會考慮控辯雙方的立場、理據和呈堂資料。
In deciding bail the Magistrate will consider the position and arguments of and materials placed before the Court by the prosecution and the defence
如任何一方不滿裁判官的保釋決定，可向高等法院原訟法庭申請覆核或更改。
If dissatisfied with the Magistrates decision on bail either party can apply to CFI for review or variation
原訟法庭同樣會依據《刑事訴訟程序條例》所載列的法律要求，考慮和決定有關申請。
CFI will likewise consider and decide on such an application in accordance with the legal requirements of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance
終審法院首席法官堅信延展法官及司法人員的法定退休年齡有助司法機構招聘最優秀的法律人才，以及在可行的情況下盡量挽留現職法官及司法人員，讓他們可繼續以他們的經驗和才能服務社會。
The Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal CFA firmly believes that an extension of the statutory retirement ages for Judges and Judicial Officers will facilitate recruitment of the best legal talents to the Judiciary while retaining serving Judges and Judicial Officers for as long as practicable so that they may continue to serve the community with their experience and talent
第二，我想澄清的是有議員提到法官的司法情操問題，亦對個別法官就一些政治問題作出評論表示關注。
Second I wish to clarify the issues regarding the judicial integrity of Judges raised by Members who also expressed concern about individual Judges commenting on some political issues
或許大家也記得，終審法院首席法官較早前亦開宗明義說明，一般來說，基於司法獨立和公正，法官應該避免評論政治和其他具爭議的事宜，而就有可能需要法庭處理的法律問題，法官更應避免發表個人意見。
As Members may recall the Chief Justice of CFA has also made it clear earlier that for the sake of judicial independence and fairness Judges should in general refrain from commenting on politics and other controversial issues and particularly refrain from expressing personal opinions on legal issues that are likely to come before the Courts
近年的確有大批人士湧入香港，提出免遣返聲請，亦即一般所謂酷刑聲請。
Indeed Hong Kong has seen an influx of persons who have made non‑refoulement claims commonly known as torture claims in recent years
這些案件產生龐大的案件量，使高等 法院原訟法庭和上訴法庭以至終審法院承受沉重壓力。
The substantial caseload arising from such cases has exerted much pressure on CFI and CA of the High Court and CFA
政府完全知悉相關情況，相關部門除了與司法機構就資源需要緊密聯繫和全面配合外，亦全力支援司法機構修訂若干高等法院的程序，以確保所有案件包括與免遣返聲請有關的案件能夠在合理切實可行的範圍內盡早得到有效的處理。
The Government is fully aware of the situation . Apart from closely liaising and fully cooperating with the Judiciary in respect of resource requirements the relevant departments have also spared no effort in supporting the Judiciary in amending certain procedures of the High Court so as to ensure that all cases including those relating to non‑refoulement claims will be processed as expeditiously and efficiently as reasonably practicable
法庭審理案件時，一向致力確保案件得到公平、公正處理和判決，以及訴訟各方的合法權利依法獲得全面保障。
In adjudicating cases the Courts always ensure that they are dealt with and disposed of fairly and justly and that all the legitimate rights of all the parties before the Courts are fully protected in accordance with the law
法官履行其司法職務時，只會依法考慮案中的法律問題及案件的是非曲直，並以無畏無懼、不偏不倚的態度為爭議作出裁決。
In discharging judicial duties Judges will consider the legal issues of a case on its own merits in accordance with the law and adjudicate on disputes impartially without fear or favour
《條例草案》的主要目的是修訂《高等法院條例》、《區域法院條例》、《退休金利益條例》及《香港終審法院條例》，使司法機構可延展法官及司法人員的法定退休年齡，以及實施相關安排。
The main object of the Bill is to amend the High Court Ordinance the District Court Ordinance the Pensions Benefits Ordinance and the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance thereby enabling the Judiciary to extend the statutory retirement ages for Judges and Judicial Officers and implement related arrangements
大家也知道，香港的法律制度具透明度，大部分聆訊均開放予公眾旁聽，書面判決列出的判決理由一般會上載到司法機構的網站供市民查閱。
As we all know the legal system in Hong Kong is transparent . Most of the court proceedings are open to the public . Written judgments which set out the reasoning of the Courts in arriving at the decisions will usually be uploaded onto the Judiciarys website for public inspection
主席，法治是香港賴以成功的基石，我們必須維護及尊重法治精神。
President the rule of law is the cornerstone of Hong Kongs success . We must uphold and respect the rule of law
警隊的確在事件中站在最前線，是執法者，如有任何違法情況，他們責無旁貸要去處理，這是他們的職責。
The Police Force indeed is at the foremost frontline throughout the incidents as it is the law enforcement agency which is duty - bound to handle any instances of law - breaking . This is its responsibility
如果有暴力事件發生，他們會使用適當、最低度的武力處理，他們是克制的，一直提點自己不能使用過分暴力。
When incidents of violence happen police officers will tackle them with a minimal level of force appropriately . They exercise self - restraint and keep reminding themselves not to use excessive force
第二，警隊的工作十分艱辛，我剛才說過他們在最前線承受很大壓力。
Second the work of the Police Force is tough and demanding as the team is working under great pressure at the foremost front line as I have said
警隊當然是最前線、最辛苦、最吃力的一方，他們一直緊守崗位。
The Police Force of course works at the foremost front line takes up the toughest and most demanding tasks and remains steadfast in its duties as always
在過程中，整個政府團隊，不論是問責團隊或18萬公務員都站在警隊後面，全力支援他們，提供協助。
In the process the entire government team be it the political accountability team or the civil service team of 180 000 persons stands behind the Police Force and provides it with our full support and assistance
這些也是一個最新的發展，亦可以說是在當前的形勢下進一步支援警隊，讓他們可以更有效工作，並且 減輕他們的壓力。
This is one of the latest developments and a bid to further support the Police Force under the current condition to let it work more effectively and under less stress
我們亦會盡快闢謠，新聞處和有關的政策局每天會留意網上新聞，並盡快作出澄清，希望議員能把正確信息轉發給市民，讓市民知道哪些是事實、哪些是假新聞、哪些說法在歪曲事實。
We will refute them as soon as possible . Alongside the relevant Policy Bureaux the Information Services Department monitors online news every day and makes necessary clarifications expeditiously . It is hoped that Members will relay to the people accurate information so that they can tell the facts from the fake news and know what comments are distorting the truth
主席，我首先多謝陳克勤議員提出這項休會待續議案。
President first of all I would like to thank Mr CHAN Hak - kan for proposing this adjournment motion
我首先要再度重申，在整件事裏，大家要客觀、理性、冷靜地看待事情。
First of all I would like to reiterate that we must see things objectively rationally and cool - headedly
我們經常強調，暴力只會衍生更多暴力，不是解決問題的方案。
We always emphasize that violence only begets more violence and is not the solution
無論大家抱持何種政見或存在何種分歧，我們都要對暴力說"不"，要與暴力割席，真真正正為香港的繁榮穩定、長遠發展共同努力。
Regardless of the political views you hold and the differences you have we must say No to violence and sever ties with it . We really must work hard together for the prosperity stability and long - term development of Hong Kong
我們的正常生活被打擾，整個城市的運作亦被影響。
Our normal lives have been disturbed and the operation of the entire city has been affected
政府處理事情有不足的地方，我們很願意謙虛地改善。
When the Government is inadequate to the task we will willingly and humbly seek improvement
我要再次澄清：很多議員發言都圍繞着警方是否使用過分暴力，但這不是今天的主題，很多人說了很多次，很多次辯論都討論過這個議題。
The speeches made by many Members centred around whether the Police have used excessive violence . I have to clarify once again that this is not the subject of the debate today . Many people have repeatedly talked about this subject and many debates have focused on it as well
至於警方行動方面，特區政府一向尊重市民表達意見、和平集會及遊行的自由，這些自由和權利受到《基本法》及《香港人權法案條例》保障。
It was responsible behaviour . As regards the police operations the SAR Government has always respected the peoples freedoms of expression peaceful assemblies and processions . These freedoms and rights are protected by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance
在大約上午8時，有大量戴口罩人士，有組織、有部署地衝出龍和道、添美道、金鐘道和夏慤道，霸佔馬路，阻塞交通和擾亂社會秩序，同時包圍政府總部及立法會，部分人士更作出威嚇性及挑釁性的行為，龍和道、夏慤道一帶交通陷於癱瘓。
At about 8col00 am a large number of people in masks rushed out to Lung Wo Road Tim Mei Avenue Queensway and Harcourt Road in an organized and planned manner . They occupied the roads obstructed the traffic and disrupted social order concurrently besieging the Central Government Offices and the Legislative Council Complex . Some of them even did threatening and provocative acts
雖然如此，警方一直採取容忍、克制的態度。
Notwithstanding this the Police had been maintaining tolerance and exercising restraint
如果調查委員會認為有足夠證據證明行政長官有嚴重違法或瀆職行為而不辭職，而立法會以全體議員三分之二多數通過，可以提出彈劾案，報請中央人民政府決定。
If the investigation committee considers the evidence sufficient to substantiate the charge of serious breach of law or dereliction of duty by the Chief Executive who refused to resign the Legislative Council may pass a motion of impeachment by a two - thirds majority of all its Members and report it to the Central Peoples Government for decision
為了香港的未來，我們會以對話加強與各界溝通。
For the sake of Hong Kongs future we will conduct dialogues to reinforce our communications with various sectors
行政長官與問責團隊會繼續透過與社會不同階層、不同政治立場及不同背景的人士對話，一起探討長期積壓的政治、經濟和社會問題，例如房屋和土地供應、貧富懸殊、社會公義、青年人的機遇，甚至是公眾參與決策等，並會一起尋求答案及可行的解決方法，使我們香港人這個共同生活和工作的家園，能夠變得更美好。
The Chief Executive and her political accountability team will continue to hold dialogues with people from all walks of life with different political stances and backgrounds in order to jointly examine long - standing political economic and social issues for instance housing and land supply the wealth gap social justice opportunities for the young and even public engagement in policy decisions and so on . Together they will seek answers and viable solutions so that this home where we Hong Kong people live and work as one will change for the better
全港多個地區都受到蒙面暴徒有預謀、有部署的違法活動所影響。
Many districts in the territory have been affected by the premeditated and planned illegal activities carried out by masked rioters
事實上，若非激進分子明目張膽，公然挑戰法紀，刻意破壞社會安寧，警隊根本沒有執法的需要。
As a matter of fact there is no need for the Police Force to enforce the law if not for the radical rioters blatant acts which boldly challenge the rule of law and deliberately disrupt calmness in the community
有些人倒果為因，顛倒是非，不斷大肆渲染警隊執法時對個別人士的行為或表現，但隻字不提暴徒如何踐踏法紀、挑釁警方、衝擊防線，蓄意破壞社會在先。
In a reversal of cause and effect as well as right and wrong some people keep on making all sorts of exaggerations out of the Police Forces law enforcement practices and performances in relation to certain individuals but leave out altogether how rioters took the offensive by trampling the law riotously provoking police officers charging at cordon lines and disrupting the community intentionally
警務人員只有在必須及沒有其他辦法可完成合法任務的情況下，才會適當地使用最低程度武力。
Police officers may use minimum force as appropriate only when such an action is absolutely necessary and there are no other means to accomplish the lawful duty
獨立監察警方處理投訴委員會已開展工作，審視自6月9日發生的大型公眾活動，包括警方採取的相應行動。
The Independent Police Complaints Council IPCC has launched an examination of large - scale public activities taken place since 9 June including the corresponding actions adopted by the Police
審視工作的目標是重組事實，評估警方的處理，並提出改善建議，範圍並包括這次議案所關注的，在6月12日及隨後日子發生的連串事件。
The objectives of the examination are to ascertain the facts assess the handling by the Police and make recommendations for improvement . The scope spans the series of incidents happened on 12 June and thereafter which are the issues of concern raised in this motion
監警會亦成立了一個國際專家小組，協助委員會工作。
IPCC has also established an international expert panel to help with its work
主席，有議員在辯論中批評政府成立獨立檢討委員會，認為是語言"偽術"，這個說法是完全不正確的。
President some Members criticized the Governments setting up of an independent review committee in their speeches accusing it as a kind of hypocritical rhetoric . This remark is completely wrong
成立獨立檢討委員會亦可以說是參考了英國政府在2011年處理當地一個大規模騷亂的做法。
The setting up of an independent review committee in a way is a reference drawn from the British Governments handling of a large - scale local riot in 2011
相關的籌備工作正在進行，我們希望會有良好進展。
The relevant preparatory work is now underway and we are looking forward to good progress
因為監警會聚焦警方採取的行動；而這個獨立檢討委員會則會宏觀地、全面性地查找事實和真相，可以說是幫助我們決定將來如何做好發展香港的工作，避免同類事件發生的委員會。
IPCC focuses on the actions taken up by the Police and this independent review committee will identify the facts and seek the truth in a macro and comprehensive manner . It can be said that this is a committee which helps us decide how to develop Hong Kong properly in the future and avoid the recurrence of similar incidents
在接近10小時的辯論裏，我細心聆聽了30多位議員的發言。
I have listened carefully to the speeches made by more than 30 Members in the nearly 10 - hour debate
我亦在此強調，行政長官和整個問責團隊堅定不移，矢志做好管治香港的工作。
I would also like to emphasis here that the Chief Executive and the entire political accountability team remain steadfast and committed to the good governance of Hong Kong
我們承認，特區政府的回應未足以平息社會的怨氣，我們的施政亦有很多地方可以改善。
We admit that the response made by the SAR Government has not been able to quieten grievances in the community and there is much room for improvement in our governance
更重要的是，行政長官並沒有作出違法或瀆職的行為，因此提出這項議案根本沒有基礎。
More importantly the Chief Executive has neither breached the law nor been derelict in her duty . Hence it is entirely groundless to raise this motion
同時，特區政府呼籲社會各界以對話取代對立，放下分歧，為社會帶來改變。
At the same time the SAR Government implores all social sectors to engage in conversations but not in confrontations let go of divergences so as to bring changes to the community
現在我就他們的發言作重點回應。
Now I will focus my response on a few points in their speeches
我謹此陳辭，懇請各位議員否決由25位泛民議員聯合提出，並由楊岳橋議員動議的議案。
I so submit . I earnestly implore all Members to negative the motion jointly initiated by 25 pan - democratic Members and moved by Mr Alvin YEUNG
對因為修例而令香港社會產生矛盾和紛爭，政府及很多市民都感到痛心，這絕非政府所願見到的。
The Government like many people is upset about the conflicts and disputes arising in the Hong Kong society over the legislative amendment . This certainly is not what the Government would like to see
我希望大家還鄭司長一個公道。
I hope we will do justice to Secretary for Justice Teresa CHENG
另外，大家都知道，律政司司長在英國時被人推跌在地上受傷。
Besides as we all know the Secretary for Justice was hurt when being pushed onto the ground when she was in the United Kingdom
我們認為，沒有需要也不應該浪費時間處理議案提到的這個課題。
We opine that there is no need to and we ought not waste time to deal with this subject as mentioned in the motion
主席，我再次懇請議員否決此項議案。
President I implore Members once again to vote down this motion
當然，獨立的司法權不等於當事人無法對法官的裁決提出申訴；在刑事案件方面，被告人或控方均可以提出上訴、覆核，或申請取消法官審理有關案件的資格；而就個別法官的公正性和行為，公眾也可向司法機構作出投訴。
Certainly independent judicial power does not render a party unable to lodge a complaint against the court ruling . For criminal cases there is redress by way of an appeal or review or an application for recusal whether by the accused or the prosecution . Complaints against the impartiality and conduct of individual judges can also be made to the Judiciary
正如終審法院首席法官曾說過，法院及法官誠然可以被批評，但批評必須有理有據、理由充分及恰當地提出，否則會損害公眾對司法的信心，最終危及香港的法治。
As indicated by the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal CFA courts and judges are not above criticism but such criticism must be informed solidly based and properly made . Otherwise it would be detrimental to public confidence in the administration of justice and ultimately to the rule of law in Hong Kong
任何針對司法人員及其家屬的違法行為均不可接受，亦不會被縱容。
Any law breaking behaviour against members of the Judiciary and their families will neither be accepted nor condoned
根據《基本法》第八十九條所確立的框架，對法官 行為不檢的指控進行審議的審議庭，必須由法官組成，亦僅限由法官組成。
In accordance with the framework of Article 89 of the Basic Law a tribunal for investigation into the alleged misbehaviour of a judge should comprise judges and judges only
處理針對法官及司法人員行為的投訴的審議機制應符合《基本法》的條文和精神，即審議應由法官進行，亦僅限由法官進行，故此有關投訴須由司法機構自行處理，不受外來的影響或干預。
The investigating mechanism for handling complaints against the conduct of judges and judicial officers should be consistent with the provisions and spirit of the Basic Law that is the investigation should be conducted by judges and judges only . Accordingly the Judiciary must handle the complaints on its own without outside influence or interference
至於就法庭進行量刑工作的關注，我在此作扼要回應。
As for concerns about the exercise of sentencing power by the courts I would like to give a brief reply
司法機構曾解釋，量刑是一項司法職能，是法律層面的問題，亦是法院專有的職能，應由法院獨立行使。
The Judiciary has explained that sentencing is a judicial function and it is a question of law . This function should be exercised by the courts exclusively and independently
法院的職責，是在被告人認罪或經審訊定罪後，因應案情和犯人的情況，應用相關的原則，判處公正而合適的刑罰。
Where a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty after trial it is the courts duty to impose a just and appropriate sentence applying the relevant principles to the circumstances of the crime and those of the offender
法庭在判處刑罰時，會考慮所有相關因素，包括某類罪行是否猖獗，以及其猖獗程度是否備受社會關注。
When setting sentencing levels the courts take into account all relevant factors . These include the prevalence of certain types of offences and public concern over such prevalence
法庭的所有決定，包括量刑決定，公眾都可以討論。
All court decisions including sentencing decisions are open to public discussion
現時，終審法院共有13位其他普通法適用地區非常任法官，其中9位來自英國，3位來自澳洲，以及1位來自加拿大。
At present there are 13 serving non - permanent judges from another common law jurisdiction of CFA CLNPJs nine are from the United Kingdom three are from Australia and one is from Canada
主席，香港的司法制度備受國際認同，我不想再重複這個重點，但《基本法》所保障的司法獨立、司法機關的架構，以及法官的質素，是構成了香港備受認同的主因。
President that Hong Kongs judicial system has won international recognition is a key point I do not want to reiterate . Judicial independence guaranteed under the Basic Law the institutional framework of the Judiciary and the quality of our judges are the main reasons why Hong Kong is being recognized
《基本法》第八十五條訂明，香港特別行政區法院獨立進行審判，不受任何干涉，司法人員履行審判職責的行為不受法律追究。
Article 85 of the Basic Law stipulates that the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall exercise judicial power independently free from any interference . Members of the judiciary shall be immune from legal action in the performance of their judicial functions
此外，海外的法學研究和討論不時引用香港的案例，反映了我們的司法制度受到國際所肯定和信任。
In addition Hong Kong cases are often cited in overseas studies and discussions on jurisprudence reflecting the recognition of and confidence in our judicial system in the international community
現時非常任普通法法官名單上的13位傑出海外法官加入終審法院，彰顯了香港的司法獨立，他們對香港亦有一定的貢獻。
The list of CLNPJs now consists of 13 eminent overseas judges their presence at CFA manifests the judicial independence of Hong Kong and they make contribution to Hong Kong to a certain extent
主席，非常任普通法法官在參與終審法院審判時，亦見證了我們香港特區的法律制度如何施行公義，是《基本法》下的一項創舉。
President the participation of CLNPJs in adjudicating CFA cases is a testimony to the administration of justice under the legal system of the Hong Kong SAR which is an innovation under the Basic Law
剛才大家辯論期間，亦有議員提到關於所謂司法改革的問題，我想回應數句。
In response to the so - called judicial reform certain Members have referred to in the debate just now I would like to say a few words
為了利便上訴法庭處理案件，司法機構對《高等法院條例》引入修訂，包括涉及免遣返聲請的司法覆核，修訂後，更多案件可以由兩位，而不是3位法官組成的上訴法庭聆訊，因而整體上可以更靈活地調配司法人手處理法庭案件，使司法資源得到最妥善的運用。
When the amendments are passed more cases can be heard by a two - judge CA instead of a three - judge CA . As a result there will be on the whole more flexibility in the deployment of judicial manpower to take up court cases thus optimizing the use of judicial resources