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Court Proceedings (Electronic Technology) Ordinance

Part 1
Ord. No. 20 of 2020
Section 1
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HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION


Ordinance No. 20 of 2020

L.S.

Carrie LAM
Chief Executive
23 July 2020

An Ordinance to provide for the use of electronic technology in relation to proceedings in a court (which includes specified tribunals) and other court-related purposes; to enable the phased implementation of the use of electronic technology in relation to court proceedings; to enable fees to be provided for in respect of the use of electronic technology in court-related matters; and to provide for related matters.

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Enacted by the Legislative Council.

Part 1
Preliminary

1. Short title and commencement

(1) This Ordinance may be cited as the Court Proceedings (Electronic Technology) Ordinance.

(2) This Ordinance comes into operation on a day to be appointed by the Chief Justice by notice published in the Gazette.