The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Anthony Chau will take up the post of Director of Public Prosecutions tomorrow to succeed Maggie Yang, who will proceed on pre-retirement leave that day after 32 years of distinguished service with the DoJ.
Welcoming the appointment, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam noted that Mr Chau is a seasoned lawyer deeply committed to the pursuit of justice.
He said: “I have every confidence that with his solid professional knowledge and experience in criminal law and leadership prowess, he will steer the Prosecutions Division through the challenges ahead and continue to discharge his role with utmost professionalism.”
Mr Lam also thanked Ms Yang for her dedication and significant contributions during her term of service and wished her a fulfilling and happy retirement.
Ranked at the Law Officer level, the Director of Public Prosecutions is responsible for directing public prosecutions and advising on the development, enforcement and implementation of the criminal law.
