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銀行亦須檢視和改善致客戶的信函，令客戶能清晰了解有關內容，並在適當和不違反法例的情況下，向客戶解釋結束帳戶的理由。
Banks are also required to review and revise the contents of the letters to customers to ensure customers can clearly understand the contents therein and where appropriate and permitted by law to explain to them the reasons for closure of accounts
在合理性方面，金管局要求銀行在終止戶口及一般貸款時，除非屬特殊情況，否則應按照銀行與客戶協議的章則及條款行事，向客戶發出最少30天的通知，並根據客戶的個別情況盡量給予更長的通知期，讓客戶有足夠時間另作安排。
In terms of reasonableness HKMA requires banks to unless in exceptional circumstances follow the terms and conditions agreed with customers and give at least 30 days notice if banks decide to close their accounts or terminate their loans . Depending on the circumstances of individual customers a longer notice period should be provided as far as possible so that they can have sufficient time to make alternative arrangements
金管局亦已要求銀行加強員工培訓，提升專業知識及待客溝通技巧，妥善處理客戶的查詢及投訴。
HKMA also requires banks to enhance staff training in the aspects of professional knowledge and customer communication so as to ensure the proper handling of customer enquiries and complaints
金管局會繼續與相關銀行集團跟進，密切監察其在改善執行細節及客戶溝通措施方面的進展情況。
HKMA will continue to follow up with the relevant banking group and closely monitor its progress in taking forward improvement measures on execution and customer communication
關於議員提到要避免銀行"一刀切"的問題，金管局一直提醒銀行業界在執行穩健的管控措施的同時，亦須注意不要為正當企業及普羅市民在獲得銀行服務方面造成不合理的障礙。
On the Members suggestion for banks to refrain from adopting a one - size - fits - all approach it should be noted that HKMA has been reminding the banking industry that in implementing robust regulatory measures they should take care that the access of banking services by legitimate businesses and ordinary citizens should not be unreasonably impeded
具體來說，銀行應該根據客戶的不同背景、狀況和風險程度而採取相應和務實的客戶盡職審查措施，避免"一刀切"。
Specifically instead of adopting a one - size - fits - all approach banks should conduct CDD measures in a proportionate and pragmatic manner having regard to the different backgrounds circumstances and risk levels of customers
金管局於去年9月向銀行發出的通告中，亦要求銀行為客戶進行盡職審查措施時，應以"風險為本"的方法處理；所謂"風險為本"絕非指"零風險"，即是說銀行無需透過實施過嚴的客戶盡職審查程序，試圖事前杜絕所有風險。
In a circular issued to all banks in September last year HKMA also requests banks to apply a risk - based approach to CDD process . The risk - based approach is not meant to be a zero failure regime which means that banks are not expected to implement overly stringent CDD process with a view to eliminating ex - ante all risks
該通告亦強調銀行與客戶保持溝通的重要性，以確保在透明度、合理性和效率等方面能夠公平對待其客戶。
The circular also emphasizes the importance for banks to maintain communication with customers to ensure that they are treated fairly particularly in respect of transparency reasonableness and efficiency
此網頁涵蓋的資訊包括開設和維持銀行戶口的程序、所需的文件和資料，以及銀行的聯絡資料。
The HKMA web page contains information about account opening and maintenance procedures documentation and information requirements and contact details of banks
網頁設有專欄介紹銀行的最新措施，並列舉一些銀行不應做的事情，以及提供實用資料供公眾參考。
It also contains a Whats New section on the latest initiatives of banks and provides information on what banks should not do in addition to other useful tips for reference by the public
自推出以來，金管局收到不少有用的意見，並已交由金管局的專責小組跟進和回覆。
Since the launch of HKMAs dedicated web page and email account useful feedback and comments have been received which are being followed up by a dedicated team of HKMA
此外，金管局在去年和今年舉辦了6場交流研討會，讓銀行與本地和外國商會及專業機構討論和溝通，分享有關開戶方面的政策和做法。
Furthermore HKMA hosted a total of six sharing sessions this year and last year for banks to engage in direct exchanges with local and foreign chambers of commerce as well as professional organizations on account opening policies and practices
我必須強調的是，在全球面對洗錢和恐怖主義威脅的情況下，有關問題不是一時三刻能夠輕易解決。
I have to stress that amidst the global threats posed by money laundering and terrorism there is no easy quick fix to solve the issue
金管局會繼續與銀行界、商界和有關各方面保持聯繫，處理這個全球各地也正在面對的複雜問題。
HKMA will continue to work with the banking industry business community and relevant stakeholders to tackle this complex issue which confronts countries all over the world
我們的目標是在維持穩健的打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集制度的同時，不會影響正當企業及普羅市民獲得基本銀行服務。
Our aim is to maintain a robust AMLCFT regime in Hong Kong which does not undermine access by legitimate businesses and ordinary citizens to basic banking services
政府和金管局並沒有正面回應市民及客戶的投訴。
Both the Government and HKMA have not directly responded to the complaints lodged by members of the public and bank customers
金管局自去年開始，已在這方面開展一系列的工作，所以現時銀行在開戶方面已有不錯的改善。
Moreover a series of measures have been implemented since last year and satisfactory improvements have therefore been made by banks in respect of account opening
主席，首先我要作出申報，我現職銀行顧問。
President first of all I have to declare that I am currently a bank adviser
可是，現時的KYCU由銀行業自行與專業機構聯手開發。
Nonetheless the present KYCU is jointly developed by the banking industry and professional bodies on the formers initiative
我想問局長，在KYCU推出運作後，政府會否把KYCU的功能統一由其管理，而不再由商業營運？
May I ask the Secretary if the Government will upon implementation of KYCU bring all the KYCU functions under its management instead of leaving it as commercial operations?
主席，我過去也不時反映，很多本地小商戶在銀行開立帳戶時遇到困難，現在更加上銀行取消客戶帳戶的問題，銀行顯然有矯枉過正甚至殺錯良民之嫌。
President as I have reflected time and again many local small business owners encountered difficulties in opening bank accounts and the situation is now even worse with banks closing customers accounts . Apparently banks straighten the crooked to excess and even kill the innocent customers
主席，我想追問局長，面對銀行殺錯良民，導致小商戶無法開立帳戶或帳戶被取消，金管局有否針對這些銀行訂定任何罰則及執法措施？
President I would like to put a follow - up question to the Secretary In view of the fact that banks overkill resulting in small business owners failing to open account or their accounts being closed has HKMA introduced any penalty and enforcement measure against such banks?
在目前的機制下，中小企在香港開立和維持銀行帳戶方面遇到不少困難。
Under the existing mechanism small and medium enterprises SMEs have encountered great difficulties in opening and maintaining bank accounts in Hong Kong but no significant improvement has been made so far from last year
可是，由去年至今仍未見有顯著改善，當中涉及不少海外和初創企業，大大影響香港作為國際金融中心的形象和經濟多元化的機遇，情況極不理想。
Since many of those SMEs are overseas companies and start - ups this has seriously undermined Hong Kongs image as an international financial centre and the opportunities of economic diversification which is extremely undesirable
剛才局長也提到，金管局自今年開始在其網站推出專頁及專用電郵，讓商界和有關方面了解開戶資訊和提出查詢。
Just now the Secretary also mentioned that this year HKMA set up a dedicated web page on its website and launched a dedicated email account to provide information on account opening for the business sector and the relevant parties as well as to facilitate their enquiries
既然梁繼昌議員剛才發言提到這點，我必須回應何謂擁有執業資格及何謂執業。
Since Mr Kenneth LEUNG has just raised this point I must respond and explain the difference between being qualified to practise as a solicitor and a practising solicitor
針對梁繼昌議員剛才的發言，我必須向公眾解釋執業資格和執業的分別，議會中的某些議員也未必清楚這點。
In response to Mr Kenneth LEUNGs remarks just now I must explain to the public the difference between being qualified to practise as a solicitor and a practising solicitor . Some Members of this Council may also be unclear about that
代理主席，我並非想離題，我只是回應梁繼昌議員剛才的發言。
Deputy President I do not want to digress from the subject and I am just responding to the remarks just made by Mr Kenneth LEUNG
所以，我反對盧偉國議員提出的中止待續議案的第三項原因是，這會扼殺關乎對法律界的看法的討論。
The third reason why I oppose the adjournment motion moved by Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok is that this will deprive Members of the opportunity to discuss their views of the legal profession
餘下的時間，容許我說說我反對盧偉國議員動議中止待續議案的第四項原因。
I would like to use the remaining time to about the fourth reason why I oppose the adjournment motion moved by Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok
現時全港有18間由醫院管理局、非政府機構和本地大學，以三方伙伴協作的模式營運的中醫教研中心，為市民提供中醫醫療服務。
At present there are 18 Chinese Medicine Centres for Training and Research CMCs in the territory which are operated under a tripartite model involving the Hospital Authority non - governmental organizations and local universities providing Chinese medicine services to members of the public
有市民指出，由於該等中心需以自負盈虧方式運作，其服務收費遠高於獲公帑資助的公營西醫醫療服務的收費。
Some members of the public have pointed out that as such centres have to operate on a self - financing basis their service charges are far higher than those for the publicly funded western medicine services in the public sector
關於中醫醫療服務的發展，政府可否告知本會：一現時上述......
Regarding the development of Chinese medicine services will the Government inform this Council 1 of the respective current
當局表示，由於目前司法機構面臨退休潮，根據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》，退休是法官及司法人員流失的主要原因，而退休情況對司法人員人手 構成挑戰。
The Administration indicates that in view of the wave of retirement now faced by the Judiciary and according to the Report on Judicial Remuneration Review 2018 published by the Standing Committee on Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service retirement is the main source of wastage among Judges and Judicial Officers and the retirement situation may pose challenges to judicial manpower
法官及司法人員退休人數預計在2018-2019年度為8人，2019-2020年度則會增加至14人，在2020-2021年度輕微回落至12人，總共有34人。
The anticipated retirement would be eight in 2018 - 2019 increasing to 14 in 2019 - 2020 and slightly dropping to 12 in 2020 - 2021 totalling 34
即是說，這兩三年內，將會有34位法官或司法人員退休。
It means that in the next two to three years 34 Judges or Judicial Officers will retire
現時各級法官的編制總數為218人，但實際人數只有156人，換言之，空缺達五六十人。
At present the establishment of Judges at various levels of court stands at a total of 218 but the strength is only 156 . In other words there are 50 to 60 vacancies
除了終審法院4個法官編制是滿額外，其餘各級法院法官的實際人數均較編制為少。
Apart from the four Judges of CFA which is at full strength the strength falls short of the establishment at the remaining various levels of court
其中，高等法院原訟法庭及上訴法庭的編制應有共48位法官，惟實際法官人數只有40位，尚欠8位。
Among them the establishment of CFI and CA of the High Court is 48 Judges but the strength is only 40 with eight Judges short
此外，高等法院原訟法庭及上訴法庭法官的最高退休年齡，建議由70歲提高至75歲，而其他法院法官的最高退休年齡由65歲上調至70歲，從而解決目前法官人手短缺的問題，以及未來數年因退休潮而出現人手短缺的困難。
Moreover the maximum retirement age for Judges of CFI and CA of the High Court is recommended to be raised from 70 to 75 whereas the maximum retirement age for Judges of other courts will be raised from 65 to 70 so as to solve the manpower shortage of Judges at present and that arising from the wave of retirement in the next few years
當然，面對現時法官人手短缺的問題，當局透過延展各級法院法官的退休年齡，從而減少法官人手流失，是無可厚非的。
Of course in the face of the current manpower shortage of Judges there is no cause for criticism for the authorities to extend the retirement age for Judges at various levels of court so as to reduce the wastage of Judges
再者，法官為司法系統內最重要一員，讓一些具有經驗的法官繼續留效司法系統，對維持司法系統的穩定性有極大的作用，所以我對《條例草案》予以肯定及支持。
Moreover Judges form a crucial part of the judicial system . It is of tremendous significance to the stability of the judicial system to allow some experienced Judges to continue to serve therein . Therefore I extend my recognition and support to the Bill
不過，面對法官人手嚴重不足的情況，當局是否單靠延展各級法院法官的退休年齡，便可解決有關問題呢？
However given the manpower shortage of Judges can the authorities solve the problem solely by extending the retirement age for Judges at various levels of court?
現時各級法院的法官人手嚴重不足已令不少案件的訴訟期不論是刑事或民事案件不必要地拖延。
The severe manpower shortage of Judges at various levels of court has now unnecessarily prolonged the litigation duration of many cases be it criminal or civil
一方面，這個問題令法治遲遲未能得到彰顯，犯罪或犯錯的一方未能盡早承擔其應有的罪責及懲罰，受屈或受害的一方亦未能及時獲得應有的公義，早日釋懷。
On the one hand this problem has resulting in justice not being done in a timely manner . While lawbreakers or wrongdoers cannot admit their guilt and accept their punishment as soon as possible justice cannot be done in a timely manner regarding the aggrieved or victims who cannot be relieved of their resentment
另一方面，案件的審理被拖延，誰是誰非遲遲未得到裁決，亦令社會上的爭拗未能盡快平息，特別是一些社會各界極為關注或對香港社會影響深遠的案件，越遲審理，對香港社會的衝擊便越大。
On the other hand with protracted proceedings of cases no judgment can be passed on the determination of merits promptly and so disputes in society cannot be resolved as soon as possible . It is particularly so for cases that have attracted enormous concern from various sectors of society or have profound impact on Hong Kong society . The more the trials are delayed the stronger the impact will be on Hong Kong society
今年6月，暴徒不斷四處作惡，攻擊警隊，圍攻警署、政府建築物及破壞立法會大樓，以至圍堵機場、毆打內地來港旅客和記者。
In June this year rioters incessantly did evil acts all over the city . They attacked the Police Force besieged police stations and government buildings and damaged the Legislative Council Complex . They went on to blockade the airport and assault Mainland visitors to Hong Kong and reporters
現時，他們更隨意毆打持不同政見的市民；不斷破壞港鐵設施，令港鐵全線停駛；對中資銀行、機構和企業，以及支持警隊的食肆和商店打、砸、搶、燒。
Now they have even randomly assaulted people holding different political views and relentlessly destroyed facilities of the MTR Corporation Limited causing the total suspension of MTR services . They engaged in acts of assault vandalism looting and arson on Mainland - funded banks organizations and enterprises as well as restaurants and shops supporting the Police
雖然警隊在過去4個多月已前後拘捕了近3,300多人，但直至目前為止，依然未有任何有關的案件完成法庭審訊程序，未有任何一名暴徒受到應有的法律制裁。
Despite the arrest of close to 3 300 persons in the past four months by the Police to date no court proceedings of any relevant case have been concluded and not a single rioter has been brought rightly to justice
這不但令不少暴徒能夠在保釋期間繼續參與暴行，使警隊疲於奔命；更令他們可以明目張膽地進一步加劇作惡的暴力程度，完全將法律、法治，甚至連基本的人性均視之為無物。
It not only enables many rioters to continue their engagement in violent acts while out on bail thus keeping the Police on the run and exhausting them but also makes them blatantly escalate the violence in committing evil acts while turning a complete blind eye to law the rule of law and even basic humanity
正如蔣麗芸議員剛才說："遲來的正義，不是正義"，我覺得只有盡快把暴徒繩之於法，令他們接受法律制裁，香港社會才能止暴制亂，早日回復安寧，並擺脫目前的困境。
Rightly as Dr CHIANG Lai - wan said just now justice delayed is justice denied I consider that only by bringing the rioters to justice as soon as possible such that legal sanctions can be imposed on them that can violence be stopped and disorder curbed and that peace be restored in Hong Kong society which will be freed from the current predicament
在此，我認為香港法庭處理及審判案件曠日持久的情況是不能接受的。
I consider the protracted handling and trials of cases by the Courts in Hong Kong unacceptable
現時香港社會動盪不安，香港法庭處理及審判案件仍然曠日持久的話，對香港並非好事。
In the light of the social turbulence in Hong Kong right now the Courts will do a disservice to Hong Kong by prolonging the handling and proceedings of cases
現時香港有3間大學設有法學院，每年培訓數以百計不同程度的法律畢業生，但仍然出現法官嚴重短缺，無法招聘足夠法官的情況，我覺得有點匪夷所思。
Currently three universities in Hong Kong have set up law faculties which train hundreds of law graduates of different levels every year . And there still exists a severe shortage of Judges . I find the failure to recruit sufficient Judges inconceivable
雖然當局強調不會隨意降低招聘法官的門檻，以防止不合資格人士成為法官。
The authorities stress that the recruitment threshold for Judges will not be casually lowered so as to prevent unqualified persons from becoming Judges
這個說法表面看似有理有節。
Such a notion appears to be justified
然而，我們只要仔細想想，便會意識到現時的法官招聘困難，導致法官長期出現缺員的情況，並非一年半載的事情，而是持續了一段非常長的時間。
However we ought to think carefully to realize the present difficulty in the recruitment of Judges which has caused prolonged understaffing of Judges did not occur just in the past year or so but has persisted for a very long time
各級法院的法官長期缺員，某程度上導致終審法院欠缺法官，而令其在審議重大案件時，需要聘請海外非常任法官。
The long - standing understaffing of Judges at various levels of court has to a certain extent led to the shortage of Judges of CFA necessitating engagement of overseas non - permanent Judges for hearing significant cases
當然，《基本法》容許海外非常任法官參與審議終審法院的案件，但當時的考慮是當時香港未有足夠法官擔任終審法院的法官。
Of course the Basic Law permits the engagement of overseas non - permanent Judges in hearing CFA cases but at the time the consideration was that there were insufficient Judges in Hong Kong to assume the posts of CFA Judges
然而，22年已過去，香港每年培訓出大量法律專業的畢業生，卻依然要借助海外法官審議本港的案件。
However 22 years have passed and with a large number of law graduates trained every year still Hong Kong needs to rely on overseas Judges to hear local cases
我謹此陳辭，支持《條例草案》，以延展各級法院法官的退休年齡，同時要求當局全面檢討及改革各級法院法官的招聘門檻和條件，並建立有關的培訓和晉升機制。
With these remarks I support the Bill which extends the retirement age for Judges at various levels of court . At the same time I request the authorities to conduct a comprehensive review and reform of the threshold and requirements for recruitment of Judges at various court levels and establish a relevant training and promotion mechanism
主席，政府將不同層級法院的法官及司法人員的退休年齡，按不同的情況予以延長，將終審法院、高等法院上訴法庭和原訟法庭的法官退休年齡由現時的65歲延長至70歲；並將土地審裁處成員、裁判官及其他屬裁判官級別的司法人員的退休年齡由60歲延長至65歲，我原則上是支持的。
President the Government has extended the retirement age for Judges and Judicial Officers JJOs of different levels of court where appropriate . The retirement age for Judges of the Court of Final Appeal CFA the Court of Appeal and the Court of First Instance CFI of the High Court will be extended from the current 65 to 70 and the retirement ages for Members of the Lands Tribunal Magistrates and other Judicial Officers at the magistrate level will be extended from 60 to 65 . I support the extension in principle
這當然涉及委任下任終審法院首席法官的接任鋪排及憲制程序，整個過程最少需時9個月，但我對於馬道立的退休仍是感到可惜，祝福他退休後的生活愉快，亦希望他能夠繼續在法律服務方面貢獻社會。
This would certainly affect the succession arrangement and the constitutional procedure for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of CFA which takes at least nine months . While I feel sorry for the retirement of Geoffrey MA I wish him a happy post - retirement life and hope that he will continue to make contribution to society in legal services
聯合國世界衞生組織經過對全球人體質素和平均壽命進行測定，在2015年對年齡劃分標準作出新的規定，將人的一生重新釐定為5個年齡段，即是0歲至17歲為未成年人，18歲至65歲為青年人，66歲至79歲為中年人，80歲至99歲為老年人，100歲以上為長壽老人。
The World Health Organization of the United Nations introduced a new age group classification in 2015 after measuring global health quality and life expectancy . Under the new definition human age is divided into five age groups namely underage between 0 and 17 years old; young people between 18 and 65 years old; middle - aged between 66 and 79 years old; elderly between 80 and 99 years old and long - lived elderly for above 100 years old
此外，新的釐定亦將人類的衰退期延長10年，所以按照新的標準，80歲以下仍然是中年人。
Furthermore the new classification also extends the degeneration of human by 10 years such that persons under 80 years old are still regarded as middle - aged according to the new standard criterion
《條例草案》的建議修訂亦將司法人員的最高退休年齡訂為70歲，這在新的標準下尚算是中年人。
The proposed amendment of the Bill sets the maximum retirement age of Judicial Officers at 70 years old which still falls within the group of middle - aged according to the new standard criterion
再加上現今的物質不缺，醫學昌明，70歲依然可以很健康、很有活力，以及有很好的工作能力。
Adding that there are abundant resources and well - developed medical technologies nowadays people aged 70 can still be very healthy very energetic and have very good working ability
隨着人口老化和少子化，不少國家和地區均推行延長退休的政策。
With an ageing population and low birth rate many countries and regions have implemented the policy of extending the retirement age
香港沒有法定退休年齡，一般的慣例是60歲。
In Hong Kong there is no statutory retirement age and it is the normal practice to retire at 60 years old
現時政府部門已經實施延長退休年齡的安排，讓已屆60歲退休年齡的公務員申請，亦鼓勵企業延長退休年齡或續聘已退休的員工，讓他們可以繼續為企業貢獻，還可"以老帶新"，為企業培養新血。
Arrangements have already been put in place by government departments to extend the retirement age thereby allowing civil servants to apply upon reaching the retirement age of 60 . Enterprises are also encouraged to extend the retirement age or re - employ retired employees so that they can continue to contribute to their enterprises and help to train new blood
法官和司法人員有他們的專門職能和技術，是高質素的人才。
JJOs have their specialized functions and skills and are high quality talents
他們大多數從事知識型工作，少有體能性的工作，所以只要身體保養得宜，仍然能夠應付現時繁重的工作量和發揮所長。
The majority of them are engaged in knowledge - based work and they seldom have to take up physical work thus so long as they remain physically fit they are still able to cope with the existing heavy workload and give play to their strengths
在現時司法部門面對人手不足、工作需求量大的情況下，延長退休年齡以挽留人才是無法避免的事情。
As the Judiciary is now facing the problems of manpower shortage and heavy workload it is inevitable to extend the retirement age to retain talents
現今社會不斷進步，香港作為開放型的國際城市，會面對各種各樣且數量繁多的貿易訴訟及調解。
The society is progressing day by day . Hong Kong as an open international city certainly faces a large number of trade litigations and arbitrations of various kinds
另一方面，隨着市民對司法的認識不斷增加，他們會透過各種司法程序處理糾紛、爭議和索償等，亦懂得就政府政策提出司法覆核。
On the other hand as people have gained an increasing knowledge in judiciary matters they will resort to different judicial proceedings to settle conflicts disputes or claims and even seek judicial review against government policies
現時，案件的複雜性越來越大，數量亦越來越多，特別是數年前涉及難民的免遣返聲請的數量激增。
Nowadays cases have increased in both complexity and number and in particular there had been an upsurge in the number of non - refoulement claims involving refugees few years ago
另一個例子是家事法庭，須處理的案件也不少，對司法機構造成龐大的壓力和挑戰。
Another example is the Family Court . Its excessive case backlog has placed enormous pressure and challenges on the Judiciary
根據政府在今年4月向立法會提交的資料，在2014年至2018年被入境事務處遣返的免遣返聲請的人有9,137人，當中4,593人是免遣返聲請被拒絕後被遣返的。
According to the information provided by the Government to the Legislative Council in April this year 9 137 non - refoulement claimants were removed by the Immigration Department ImmD from 2014 to 2018 among them 4 593 were removed after their non - refoulement claims were rejected
在2018年，獲擔保外釋的非華裔人士因干犯刑事罪行而被拘捕的有1,150人，當中絕大部分是免遣返聲請的人。
In 2018 1 150 non - ethnic Chinese persons on recognizance were arrested for crimes and most of them are non - refoulement claimants
由此可見，部分這些所謂難民來港後，一方面申請免遣返聲請，另一方面在保釋期間犯事。
From this we can see that upon entry into Hong Kong some of these so - called refugees lodged non - refoulement claims on the one hand and committed crimes while on recognizances on the other
單是一個人便已涉及兩宗司法案件，對香港的司法系統構成莫大的壓力。
Each of them is thus involved in two judicial cases which have imposed tremendous pressure on Hong Kongs judicial system
面對免遣返聲請的高峰期，其實政府已經做了很多工夫，包括盡量防止聲請的人士來港、加快對聲請積壓個案進行審核程序、縮短審核每宗聲請所花的時間，以及增加酷刑聲請上訴委員會的委員人數和秘書處人手。
In the face of the peak of non - refoulement claims a lot of work has actually been done by the Government which include preventing claimants from entering Hong Kong as far as possible expediting the screening of pending claims shortening the time for screening each claim and increasing the number of members and secretariat staff in the Torture Claims Appeal Board
政府表示，目前新聲請的數目已較高峰期減少八成，可見以往數千宗免遣返聲請的確令司法機構、入境處及各有關部門吃不消。
The Government indicated that the number of new claims has dropped by 80 % as compared with the peak and it can be seen that thousands of non - refoulement claims in the past did make it very difficult for the Judiciary ImmD and the relevant departments to cope with
香港的司法制度在國際上有很好的口碑，原因是香港能夠維持獨立的司法制度，並擁有極高的專業司法水平，在在都對維護法治及贏取市民和香港以外居民的信任非常重要。
Hong Kongs judicial system has excellent international reputation and this is attributable to our independent judiciary system and an extremely high and professional judicial standard . All these are very important in upholding the rule of law and winning the trust of local and overseas people
香港的確需要法治，因為擁有法治才能為香港帶來繁榮、競爭能力及讓市民安居樂業。
It is necessary for Hong Kong to have the rule of law without which we can never achieve prosperity enhance competitiveness and bring peaceful live to people
真正的法治必須擁有獨立和中立的司法訟裁制度，政府要有依法執政的能力，而市民亦要守法才行。
In order to have genuine rule of law there must be an independent and impartial judicial arbitration system the Government must have the ability to govern in accordance with the law whereas members of the public must abide by the law
相反，如果沒有良好的法治制度，市民沒有法治意識，即使擁有極優秀的法官和司法人員，所做的工作都會白費。
Contrarily in the absence of good rule of law and absence of awareness of the rule of law among members of the public all efforts will become futile even if we have excellent JJOs
眼見最近4個多月來的社會暴亂，相信大多數尊重法治、希望維持良好的法治環境的香港市民，看到法治被嚴重踐踏和破壞都會感到擔憂、不解和痛心。
In view of the social riots in the past four months or so I trust that the majority of Hong Kong people who respect the rule of law and wish to maintain good rule of law would feel worried puzzled and saddened when the rule of law was seriously trampled and disrupted
法治的意義是甚麼？
What is the significance of the rule of law?
簡單來說，法治就是在不影響他人的情況下，保障每個人可以自由處理自己的事情。
To put it simply the rule of law is a safeguard to ensure that everyone has the freedom to deal with hisher own matters without causing any negative impact on others