Conclusion

9. Conclusion

The Council of the Duty Lawyer Service wishes to thank the Service’s staff for their dedication and excellent service during the year, often under trying conditions.

The Council also wishes to thank the many Volunteer Lawyers and Duty Lawyers who have continued to serve both the Free Legal Advice Scheme and Duty Lawyer Scheme (including the Care or Protection Scheme and the Legal Assistance Scheme for Non-refoulement Claimants) faithfully, as well as:

• The Magistrates for their continued interest in and support for the Duty Lawyer Scheme
• The Labour and Welfare Bureau for support for the Care or Protection Scheme
• The Judiciary Administration for providing accommodation for the Service’s Court Liaison Offices
• The Police Force and Correctional Services Department for their helpfulness in accommodating the Service’s routine
• The Chief Secretary for Administration’s Office, the Home Affairs Department and the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and referral agency staff for contributing to the smooth running of the Free Legal Advice Scheme
• The Security Bureau, the Immigration Department and the Torture Claims Appeal Board for their assistance and support to the Legal Assistance Scheme for Non-refoulement Claimants

Mrs. Cecilia Wong
Chairman, Council of the Duty Lawyer Service

Mr. Henry Fung
Administrator of the Duty Lawyer Service