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Lands Tribunal (Hong Kong)

The Lands Tribunal (in case citations, HKLdT) is a tribunal in Hong Kong that deals with legal disputes over land. It was established by the Lands Tribunal Ordinance (Cap. 17). It is situated in the former Kowloon Magistracy building. The presidency of Lands Tribunal is held by a Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court. Disputes not resolved at this level are taken to the Court of Appeal.

Composition

The Lands Tribunal consists of professional judges: a President (who is a Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court) and Presiding Officers (who are District Judges or Deputy District Judges). In addition, there are Members of the Tribunal who are qualified surveyors.

The President and a Presiding Officer may either sit alone or together with a Member in hearing cases. A Member may also sit alone in hearing cases.

The composition of the Lands Tribunal () is:

President

  • Madam Justice Winnie Tsui

Presiding Officers

  • Her Honour Judge Liza Jane Cruden
  • Her Honour Judge Michelle Lam
  • His Honour Judge Lee Siu-ho

Members

  • Lawrence Pang Ho-chuen

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