Peter Cheung Chak-yau (Chinese: 張澤祐; born 1952) is a Hong Kong judge. He has served as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal since July 2001.
The Honourable Mr Justice Peter Cheung Chak-yau JA | |
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張澤祐 | |
| Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of the High Court | |
| Assumed office 2001 | |
| Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court | |
| In office 1994–2001 | |
| District Judge | |
| In office 1991–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Hong Kong |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Hong Kong |
Education
editCheung was educated at St Joseph's College in Hong Kong.[1] He graduated from the University of Hong Kong with an LLB in 1975. He obtained an LLM from the University of London in 1977.[2]
Legal and judicial career
editCheung was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in England in 1976. He was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1977. He was a barrister in private practice in Hong Kong.[2]
In 1990, Cheung sat as a Deputy District Judge. He was appointed a full-time District Judge in 1991.[2]
In 1994, Cheung was appointed as a High Court Judge.[2]
On 23 July 2001, Cheung was elevated to the Court of Appeal.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Prominent Old Boys: The Legal Profession". St Joseph's College.
- ^ a b c d e "Judicial Appointment". Government of Hong Kong. 23 July 2001.
- ^ "G.N. 4416" Hong Kong Government Gazette (No. 30, Vol. 5, 27 July 2001)