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況且，現時香港所訂明的法官及司法人員法定退休年齡是在1997年落實，已有超過20年歷史。
Further the statutory retirement ages for Judges and Judicial Officers currently stipulated in Hong Kong was implemented in 1997 with a history of more than two decades
隨着科技和醫學發展，人類的平均壽命已顯著增長。
With technological and medical development the average human life expectancy has increased markedly
根據世界銀行的數據，香港的人均預期壽命已由1997年的80.13歲增長至2016年的84.23歲，多年來平均壽命增長超過4歲。
According to the data of the World Bank the average life expectancy of the population in Hong Kong had increased from 80.13 years to 84.23 years in 2016 and over the years people have lived more than four years longer on average
香港更蟬聯全球男女最長壽地區，日本厚生勞動省2019年的統計報告顯示，香港女性平均壽命為87.56歲，而男性則為82.17歲。
Also Hong Kong again boasts the longest life expectancy of both genders in the world . As shown by the statistical report of the Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare of Japan in 2019 the average life expectancy is 87.56 years for females and 82.17 years for males in Hong Kong
將法官及司法人員的退休年齡延展5年不僅符合香港人均壽命自1997年以來延長的趨勢，在現今人均壽命超過80歲的香港，絕大部分法官在65歲時仍然有心有力，能夠繼續為香港司法和法治作出貢獻。
Extending the retirement ages for Judges and Judicial Officers by five years not only goes with the trend toward longer average life expectancy of the population in Hong Kong since 1997 but also enables the vast majority of Judges who are willing and able to serve at the age of 65 to continue to make contribution to the judicial system and the rule of law in Hong Kong where people have an average life expectancy of more than 80 years nowadays
眾所周知，法官的工作需要豐富的經驗和學識，延展法官及司法人員的退休年齡有利於有效利用香港法庭現有的人力資源，讓他們可以繼續以他們的經驗和才能服務社會。
As we all know the profession of Judges requires substantial experience and expertise . Extending the retirement ages for Judges and Judicial Officers will be conducive to the effective deployment of existing manpower resources of Hong Kong courts thereby enabling them to continue to serve the community with their experience and talent
主席，延展本地法官退休年齡的更重要原因是近年來香港法庭在招聘法官的工作上面臨持續的挑戰，特別是自2012年以來，隨着法官陸續退休，高等法院原訟法庭的招聘工作出現較大困難。
President a more important reason for extending the retirement ages for local Judges is the persistent challenges confronting Hong Kong courts in the recruitment of Judges in recent years not least the greater recruitment difficulties at the level of the Court of First Instance CFI of the High Court with the gradual retirement of Judges since 2012
司法機構已開展5輪公開招聘，但仍未能填補原訟法庭所有職位空缺。
The Judiciary has yet to fill all vacancies at the CFI level despite five rounds of open recruitment
由於法律執業者在加入司法機構後收入會大幅減少，而在加入區域法院或以上級別法院後不能再私人執業，對於本已為數不多的合資格執業者而言，偏低的法官退休年齡會進一步降低他們加入司法機構的意欲。
Given that legal practitioners will experience a significant decline in earnings after joining the Judiciary and be prohibited from returning to private practice after joining the Bench at the District Court level and above the relatively low retirement ages for Judges will mean a further disincentive for the already limited pool of eligible practitioners to join the Judiciary
延展退休年齡不僅有利於挽留現職法官及司法人員，更有利於吸引法律界的優秀人才加入司法機構，填補司法人手，共同保持並提高香港法官的質素，確保司法機構的運作效率、成效和穩定，長遠有利於香港的法治發展。
Extending the retirement ages will be conducive to not only retaining serving Judges and Judicial Officers but also attracting outstanding talent from the legal sector to join the Judiciary thereby filling the judicial manpower gap jointly maintaining and enhancing the quality of Judges in Hong Kong ensuring the operational efficiency effectiveness and stability of the Judiciary and benefiting the development of the rule of law in Hong Kong long term
主席，我再次表明支持這項《條例草案》。
With these remarks President I reiterate my support for the Bill
延展法官退休年齡與人口老化有一定關係。
Extension of retirement age of judges is surely related to population ageing
現代的銀髮族精靈健康，尤其對一些有智慧的法官"老爺"而言，太早退休真的浪費了他們的經驗、才能和智慧，可說是社會的損失。
Nowadays the silver - haired generation is smart and healthy . In particular if some wise old judges have to retire too early their experience talents and wisdom will be wasted which can be described as a loss to society
全球不少國家及地區正面對人口老化的問題，香港也不例外。
Many countries and regions around the world are faced with the problem of population ageing and Hong Kong is no exception
根據政府統計處就香港人口推算的結果，本港長者的比例將由2018年的16.6%上升至2036年的31.1%，更會在2066年進一步增至259萬人，佔總人口的36.6%，即超過三分之一。
According to the population projections of the Census and Statistics Department the percentage of senior citizens in Hong Kong will increase from 16.6 % in 2018 to 31.1 % in 2036 and their number will further increase to 2.59 million in 2066 representing 36.6 % ie . more than one third of the total population
就是說，每3名香港人便有多於1人年屆65歲以上。
In other words for every three persons in Hong Kong there will be more than one senior citizens aged 65 or above
若參照聯合國世界衞生組織的相關定義，65歲以上的人所佔總人口比例達7%時，便已經進入"老齡化社會"；達14%時便是"老齡社會"。
According to the definition given by the World Health Organization of the United Nations when the ratio of persons aged 65 or above to the total population of a society reaches 7 % it becomes an ageing society; and when the ratio reaches 14 % it becomes an aged society
所以，香港現時已是"老齡化社會"，未來更會正式進入"老齡社會"，有更多長者。
Thus Hong Kong is an ageing society at present and it will formally become an aged society in the future as the number of senior citizens increases
人口老化為社會帶來的影響是多方面的。
An ageing population will affect society in many ways
香港工會聯合會經常提到，希望有完善的免審查退休保障，而首當其衝的就是對勞動市場的衝擊。
Hence the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions has often expressed its wish for a comprehensive and non - means - tested retirement protection . With an ageing population the labour market will be the first to bear the brunt
先談社會方面，提到退休，人口老化會對勞動力市場帶來衝擊，造成人手短缺，所以各行各業現時都推動多項延長退休計劃。
First an ageing society will deal a blow to the labour market and cause manpower shortage . Thus extension of retirement plans have been introduced in many trades and industries
我想指出，年長人口增加不一定為勞動力市場帶來負面影響，反之年長人士經驗豐富、閱歷較多，如能善用，對社會更是百利而無一害。
Let me point out that an increase in the elderly population does not necessarily bring about negative effects . On the contrary since elderly persons are more experienced and knowledgeable; if their manpower is put to good use it will do all good and no harm to society
中國人有句說話：家有一老，如有一寶。
As the Chinese saying goes Elderly persons are the treasure of a family
很多智慧都是源自一些有豐富生活經驗的人。
Wisdom often comes from people with rich experience in life
當然，法官判案的經驗、對不同案例及社會的分析能力，都是很需要經驗累積而成。
Certainly a judges experience in adjudicating cases and his power of analysing different precedents and issues of society has to be gained in time
然而，問題是香港在長者勞動力增長的同時，青年勞動力卻減少，所以部分工種的人力需求及供應難免出現變化，導致人手不足......
However the problem of a growing elderly labour force and a dwindling young labour force has inevitably caused changes to the demand and supply of manpower in some jobs resulting in manpower shortage
我只是先從社會的角度發言。
I was only speaking from a social perspective first
多謝主席提醒。
Thank you for your reminder President
政府要正視人口老化，以及善用長者的就業能力不要稱之為"長者就業"，而是"銀齡就業"或"銀髮就業"。
The Government should squarely face the problem of an ageing population and make good use of the manpower of our senior citizens . The Government should not call this measure employment of the elderly but employment of the silver - aged or employment of the silver - haired generation instead
因此，我認為經驗是一脈相承的。
I think experience can only be passed from generation to generation over the years
香港並無法定退休年齡。
In Hong Kong there is no statutory retirement age
個別行業的工種按其工作性質為員工設定退休年齡，或遵從行業的退休慣例。
The retirement age of different occupations is set according to the nature of the job or the practice of the trade
近年已有不少僱主要求員工延遲退休，以紓緩人手緊張的情況，亦有年長員工主動要求延遲退休，原因各異。
In recent years some employers have asked their employees to postpone their retirement to alleviate manpower shortage while other employees have voluntarily made such requests for different reasons
公司當然希望這些有經驗的人繼續工作下去......
Employers certainly hope that their experienced staff members can continue to work for them
這是整個社會的趨勢，司法機構提出延展司法人員的退休年齡，可說是順應社會大勢，這項安排非常合理。
That is the general trend of society . It can be said that the Judiciary proposes to extend the retirement age of Judicial Officers to dovetail with the general trend of society . The arrangement is very reasonable
此外，延長退休年齡針對法官一職的特性。
In addition the proposed extension of retirement age of judges can cater for the characteristics of judges
大家都知道，香港目前處於一個風雨飄搖的時期。
As we all know Hong Kong is now undergoing a stormy period
修例風波已持續5個多月，確實衝擊了法治的底線，不少人無視法治，肆意以暴力破壞和衝擊的行為表達所謂的政治訴求。
Disturbances arising from the opposition to the proposed legislative amendments have already lasted for more than five months and have really challenged the bottom line of our rule of law . Many people have totally disregarded the rule of law and wilfully expressed their so - called political demands by means of violently destructive and charging acts
無論他們有甚麼訴求，在香港這個自由社會，使用任何暴力違法的手段便一定有錯。
No matter what their demands are employing any violent and unlawful means to further these ends is surely wrong in the free society of Hong Kong
如何才能彰顯法治？
How can the rule of law be enshrined?
我一直支持警方嚴正執法，亦經常鞭策律政司增加人手，這當然涉及公務員的編制問題。
I have all along supported the Police in strictly enforcing the laws and I often urge DoJ to increase its manpower . This certainly relates to the establishment of the civil service
修例風波引起的騷亂、暴動或其他事件中，至今已有超過3,300人被捕，大概比佔中時期被捕人士的數目超出很多倍。
In the disturbances riots and other incidents arising from the opposition to the proposed legislative amendments more than 3 300 people have been arrested so far which is many times more than the number arrested during Occupy Central
因此，有不少人建議成立特別法庭，以進行公平而獨立的審訊。
Thus many people have suggested that special courts should be established to conduct fair and independent trials
這一批因修例風波而衍生的案件，不論被捕者持任何立場，我們對任何人士的暴力行為，均須嚴正執法、絕不徇私，法庭必須進行公平的審訊。
In handling cases resulting from disturbances arising from the opposition to the proposed legislative amendments the laws should be strictly and impartially enforced to deal with the violent acts committed by arrestees regardless of their stances and the courts must conduct fair trials
無論如何，延展法官退休年齡確實有助增加法官人數，以處理現時大量的複雜案件，從而達致捍衞社會法治和公義的目的。
Nevertheless extension of retirement age will indeed help to increase the number of judges to handle the large number of complicated cases at present so as to uphold the rule of law and justice in our society
是否只是靠有經驗的法官便做得到？
Do Judges simply pass judgments on cases?
主席，對於特區政府接納司法機構的建議，包括將終審法院、高等法院上訴法庭及原訟法庭法官的法定退休年齡，由現時的65歲延展至70歲；將土地審裁處成員、裁判官及其他屬裁判官級別的司法人員的法定退休年齡，由60歲延展至65歲；將區域法院法官的退休年齡維持在65歲，但設有過渡安排；以及讓現任法官及司法人員選擇是否轉至新退休安排，或者沿用現行安排，從加強司法機構的人手支援的角度而言，我原則上是支持的，並且相信有關建議會對司法機構的運作效率和成效有一定幫助。
President the SAR Government has accepted the recommendations made by the Judiciary which include extending the statutory retirement ages for Judges of the Court of Final Appeal CFA as well as the Court of Appeal and the Court of First Instance CFI of the High Court from 65 at present to 70; extending the statutory retirement ages for Members of the Lands Tribunal Magistrates and other Judicial Officers at the magistrate level from 60 to 65; maintaining the retirement age of District Judges at 65 while providing a transitional arrangement; and allowing serving Judges and Judicial Officers to opt for the new retirement arrangements or follow the existing arrangements . From the perspective of strengthening the manpower support for the Judiciary I support these recommendations in principle and believe these recommendations will help enhance to a certain extent the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Judiciary
不過，從司法機構長遠的人力資源發展角度來看，單靠延展法官及司法人員的退休年齡，是否一個理想的治本方法呢？
Nevertheless is extending the retirement ages of Judges and Judicial Officers alone the ideal and ultimate solution with respect to the long - term human resources development of the Judiciary?
我認為，長遠而言，必須探討如何吸納更多律師及大律師加入司法機構，並且挽留他們，希望減低流失率，當然亦可提供一些退休方面的保障，藉以從結構上紓緩司法機構因招聘困難而導致人手不足的問題。
I think that in the long run we must explore ways to attract more solicitors and barristers to join the Judiciary and to retain them in the hope of reducing the wastage rates . Certainly some sort of retirement protection can also be provided with a view to relieving through a structural approach the manpower shortage in the Judiciary that has arisen from difficulties in recruitment
主席，談到法官的問題，我們不得不提及關於司法獨立的基本原則。
President talking about Judges we cannot but have to mention the fundamental principles of judicial independence
當然，司法機構獨立於政府其餘兩大機關，以確保司法機構能夠有效制衡行政及立法機關，防止濫權。
Certainly the Judiciary is independent of the other two branches of government so as to ensure that the Judiciary can effectively exercise checks and balances on the executive and legislature to prevent abuse of power
《基本法》中有數項條文，闡明了司法部門享有司法獨立的重要性，包括第二條保證了香港有權依照《基本法》的規定，享有獨立的司法權和終審權；第十九條規定，香港享有獨立的司法權；第八十五條亦規定，法院獨立進行審判，不受任何干涉；第八十八條亦提到，法院的法官是根據司法人員推薦委員會的推薦，由行政長官任命，而該委員會是由本地法官及法律界和其他領域人士組成的獨立法定機構。
There are several provisions in the Basic Law expounding the importance of judicial independence of the Judiciary . These provisions include Article 2 which guarantees that Hong Kong enjoys independent judicial power including that of final adjudication in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law; Article 19 which stipulates that Hong Kong shall be vested with independent judicial power; Article 85 which also stipulates that the Courts shall exercise judicial power independently free from any interference; Article 88 which also mentions that Judges of the Courts shall be appointed by the Chief Executive on the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission which is an independent statutory body composed of local Judges persons from the legal profession and other sectors
香港對司法人員的篩選非常嚴格，確保只有廉潔正直，並且符合獨立性和專業性所要求的操守標準，以及具備豐富法律經驗的人選，才會獲考慮任命為司法人員。
Very stringent standards are applied in Hong Kong in the selection of Judicial Officers to ensure that only candidates demonstrating a high degree of integrity and probity meeting the standards of conduct required in respect of independence and professionalism and possessing extensive legal experience will be considered for appointment as Judicial Officers
由此可見，司法獨立對於法官在這兩方面的制衡，其實亦導致了為何律師或大律師未必願意加入司法機構工作。
From this we can see that the checks and balances exerted by judicial independence on Judges in these two aspects might also lead to the unwillingness of solicitors or barristers to join and work for the Judiciary
他們會否覺得個人的言論自由或會稍為受到限制？
Would they feel that their freedom of speech might be slightly restricted?
因為如果出任法官，便未必可以出入夜店，在公眾場合發表言論時亦要非常小心。
Because they might not be able to patronize night entertainment venues or have to be very cautious when making remarks in public once they have become Judges
然而，由於現行機制禁止他們離職後再度私人執業，財政方面當然亦可能是他們的考慮因素。
Yet as they are prohibited from returning to private practice after leaving the Bench under the existing mechanism certainly financial issues may constitute a factor in their consideration as well
這次的議題是關於法定退休年齡及法官的退休安排。
The question of this debate concerns the statutory retirement ages and retirement arrangements of Judges
第二項建議是將土地審裁處成員、裁判官及其他屬裁判官級別的司法人員的法定退休年齡，由60歲提高至65歲，這是與公務員的機制作比較後得出。
The second recommendation is to raise the statutory retirement ages for Members of the Lands Tribunal Magistrates and other Judicial Officers at the magistrate level from 60 to 65 which is made after making a comparison with the mechanism for civil servants
現時等候上訴的個案有4,000多宗，等候司法覆核的個案則多達6,000多宗，但實際數目是否這麼少呢？
There are 4 000 - odd cases pending determination of appeal and 6 000 - odd cases pending judicial review . That said is the actual number so small?
此外，司法機構亦表示，案件量未必完全反映法官及司法人員現時的工作量。
What is more the Judiciary has also indicated that the caseload may not fully reflect the current workload of Judges and Judicial Officers
除了我們剛才提到的酷刑聲請個案之外，其實還有民事上訴、刑事、離婚、土地審裁等案件，這些複雜案件的聆訊時間越來越長，因為現時許多民事案件的訴訟人都沒有律師代表，令法官的工作量因而大增。
Apart from cases of torture claims mentioned earlier there are in fact civil appeal criminal divorce land dispute cases etc . The hearing time of these complicated cases are ever - increasing since many litigants in civil cases do not have legal representation nowadays thereby causing a significant increase in the workload of Judges
現時高等法院法官的月薪大概是20萬元至30萬元不等，但對於私人執業的律師或資深大律師而言，這個金額可能大約等於他們數天工作量的酬金而已，確實是天淵之別，難怪很少人願意加入司法機構工作。
At present the monthly salaries of Judges of the High Court range from approximately 200,000 to 300,000 yet this sum might just be barely equivalent to the remuneration for a few days work of solicitors or Senior Counsels in private practice . This is indeed a stark contrast and no wonder very few of them are willing to join and work for the Judiciary
另一方面，如果可以增加相應的福利和津貼，吸引他們加入司法機構，其實亦是一件好事。
Meanwhile it is also desirable if the benefits and allowances can be increased correspondingly to attract them to join the Judiciary
然而，主席，如果單靠加薪及改善服務條件來吸引人才，我擔心仍未能有效紓解法官及司法人員短缺的問題。
Nevertheless President if we solely rely on increasing salaries and improving the conditions of service to attract talents I am worried that we will still fail to address the shortage of Judges and Judicial Officers effectively
有人會問，現時法官退休後可以做甚麼呢？
One may ask What can Judges do upon retirement presently?
主席，自由黨原則上支持《2019年司法人員條例草案》，即接納司法機構的建議，延展法官和裁判官的退休年齡。
President the Liberal Party supports in principle the Judicial Officers Amendment Bill 2019 the Bill ie . we accept the Judiciarys proposal to extend the retirement age of Judges and Magistrates
不過，值得留意的是，《條例草案》保留了原有的退休年齡兩級制，即原訟法庭及以上級別法官的法定退休年齡較高，修訂後為70歲；而原訟法庭以下級別法官及司法人員的法定退休年齡則較低，修訂後為65歲。
However it is worth noting that under the Bill the two - tier retirement age system will be retained ie . Judges at the Court of First Instance CFI level and above will have a higher statutory retirement age at 70 while Judges and Judicial Officers JJOs below the CFI level will have a lower statutory retirement age at 65
對此，自由黨是理解和支持的。
The Liberal Party understands and supports the proposal
無可否認，現時法官及司法人員嚴重不足。
It is undeniable that there is a serious shortage of JJOs
當局曾提供數據，指截至今年3月31日，在合共218個編制職位中有62個空缺，當中高等法院聆案官辦事處的15個空缺中僅有2個獲得填補，而區域法院聆案官辦事處9個空缺更全數不獲填補。
The Administration has provided the relevant data as of 31 March this year there were 62 vacancies in an establishment of 218 posts . Among these posts only 2 of the 15 vacancies in the Masters Office of the High Court were filled and the 9 vacancies in the Masters Office in the District Court were all unfilled
雖說部分空缺可以職位對調政策處理，但仍然未能說得過去。
Although some of the vacancies could be filled through post swapping this is still implausible
司法人員薪俸及服務條件常務委員會發表的《二零一八年司法人員薪酬檢討報告》指出："退休是法官及司法人員流失的主要原因，而退休情況或對司法人手構成挑戰。
It is stated in the Judicial Remuneration Review 2018 published by the Standing Committee on Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service that retirement is the main source of wastage among JJOs and the retirement situation may pose challenges to judicial manpower
"這個情況確實必須正視。
This situation must really be addressed
法案委員會審議期間，從當局提供的具體數字也看到人手流失的情況。
In the course of deliberation of the Bills Committee we became aware of the situation of manpower wastage from the specific figures provided by the Administration
當時當局預計，法官及司法人員退休人數在2018-2019年度為8人，佔在職人數約4.9%，不足5%；在2019-2020年度會增至14人，佔在職人數8.5%；至於2020-2021年度，雖然會輕微回落至12人，但仍佔在職人數7.3%。
At that time the Administration projected that 8 JJOs would retire in the 2018 - 2019 which accounted for about 4.9 % ie . less than 5 % of current strength . The number will increase to 14 in the year 2019 - 2020 accounting for 8.5 % of current strength; as for the year 2020 - 2021 though the number will slightly drop to 12 it still accounts for 7.3 % of current strength
再看看法官及司法人員的退休年齡數字，我們更發現情況已到警戒線。
Considering the retirement age figures of JJOs we found that the situation has reached an alert level
結果反映受訪者大都同意延展退休年齡。
The results reflected that most respondents agreed to extend the retirement age
司法機構總結有關檢討結果，以及參考顧問公司的建議後，就法官及司法人員的現行法定退休年齡提出了數項建議。
After the Judiciary had summed up the results of the review and made reference to the consultants recommendations it made a number of recommendations on the statutory retirement age of JJOs
當局兩年前已收到他們的報告，繼而向本會提交《條例草案》。
The Administration received their report two years ago and it subsequently introduced the Bill into this Council
主席，健全的司法體制對香港非常重要。
President a sound judicial system is very important to Hong Kong
各級別法院須有足夠人手，才可確保司法機構有效率地發揮應有功能。
The courts at all levels must have sufficient manpower to ensure that the Judiciary can perform its due functions efficiently
近日社會發生許多衝突事件，因而引起的起訴個案及法律訴訟可謂排山倒海，人手問題更加需要盡快解決。
Conflicts have recently occurred in our society and the prosecution cases and legal proceedings arising from these conflicts have been overwhelming; thus the manpower problem needs to be solved as soon as possible
我理解，即使法官及司法人員到了新訂退休年齡，也可以一如以往，獲酌情延展任期年期。
I understand that even if JJOs have reached the new retirement age their term of office can be extended by discretion as in the past
事實上，高等法院以下級別法院的法官及司法人員，每個延展任期一般為1年、2年或3年。
In practice the duration of each extended term for JJOs below the High Court level is normally one two or three years
不過，大前提是任期獲酌情延展前須通過健康檢查，確保他們的健康狀況適合繼續受聘。
However the premise is that before a discretionary extension of term of office is granted the JJOs concerned will be required to pass a medical examination to ascertain that they are medically fit for continued employment
如某位法官或司法人員的健康情況突然變得很差，可能足以影響他執行司法職責，無論是否在延展任期期間或是否已達到法定退休年齡，司法機構也可透過召開醫事委員會處理。
If the medical condition of a JJO deteriorates substantively which may affect the performance of judicial duties even if heshe is on extended term of office or has not yet reached the statutory retirement age the case may be handled by the Judiciary by convening a medical board
如果確定有關法官或司法人員不適合執行其司法職責，他可以因健康理由而退休，無須等待至正常退休年齡或當時的任期完結。
If the JJO is confirmed to be unfit for performing hisher judicial duties heshe may retire on medical grounds without having to reach the normal retirement age or the completion of the prevailing term
此外，按照司法人員推薦委員會的政策，任期獲延續會被視為特殊情況，一般來說須符合下列兩項條件才會獲得批准：第一，司法機構有運作上的需要，包括連貫性的需要；第二，任期延續不會阻礙合適的下級法院法官晉升。
In addition according to the policy of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission extension of the term of judicial office should be regarded as exceptional and would not normally be approved unless the following two conditions are met . First the Judiciary has operational needs including the need for continuity; and second the extension would not hinder the advancement of junior officers who are suitable for elevation
有了上述機制，我和自由黨都同意，即使《條例草案》延展各級別法官和司法人員的退休年齡，也可以保留酌情延展任期的做法。
With the above mechanism the Liberal Party and I agree that even if the Bill extends the retirement age of JJOs at all levels the discretionary extension of term of office can be retained
其實，這類情況並不多見，甚至是甚為少見。
In fact such situations rarely happened
至於終審法院級別司法職位任期延續的先例，終審法院自1997年成立至今，只是在1998年10月曾有一位法官的任期獲得延續，而當時考慮的特別情況是終審法院成立不久。
As for the precedents of the extension of the term of office of judicial office at the CFA level since the establishment of CFA in 1997 only the term of one Judge was extended in October 1998 given the special situation that CFA had been established not long ago
終審法院首席法官考慮到司法機構的利益，尤其是剛成立的終審法院的連貫性及發展需要，因而建議有關法官的任期應獲得延續。
The Chief Justice of CFA took into account the interests of the Judiciary especially the continuity and development needs of the newly established CFA and recommended that the term of the Judge should be extended
雖然香港人口老化，但香港也是全球最長壽的地方，很多60歲以上人士仍然有良好的健康狀況和工作能力，他們也願意繼續工作，發揮所長。
Although Hong Kong has an ageing population it is also a place where people have the longest lifespan in the world . Many people aged over 60 are still in good health and have work capacity and they are also willing to continue to work to give full play to their strength
所以，讓他們繼續工作，實在是雙贏的方案。
So it is a win - win solution to allow them to continue to work
不過，自由黨也認為，單靠延展退休年齡不可解決司法機構人手不足問題，當局必須積極研究其他更有效的措施，例如改善法官及司法人員的薪酬及服務條件，以助注入新血及挽留現有人才。
Nevertheless the Liberal Party also believes that simply extending the retirement age cannot solve the problem of manpower shortage in the Judiciary . The Administration must actively explore other more effective measures such as improving the remuneration and conditions of service of JJOs in order to attract new blood and retain existing talents
當然，當局也明白有這個需要，繼2015年進行基準研究後，司法人員薪常會已建議，原訟法庭及以上級別法官的薪酬向上調整6%，而原訟法庭以下級別的法官及司法人員薪金則向上調整4%。
The Administration certainly understands that there is such a need . Following the Benchmark Study conducted in 2015 the Judicial Committee recommended an upward pay adjustment of 6 % for Judges at the CFI level and above and an upward adjustment of 4 % for JJOs below the CFI level