Code on Access to Information

The Judiciary Administration exists to serve the community well within available resources. To this end, it recognises the need for the community to be well informed about Judiciary, the services it provides and the basis for policies and decisions that affect individuals and the community as a whole.

The Code on Access to Information (the Code) defines the scope of information that will be provided, sets out how the information will be made available either routinely or in response to a request, and lays down procedures governing its prompt release.

The Code authorises and requires our staff, routinely or on request, to provide information unless there are specific reasons for not doing so. These reasons are set out in Part 2 and will normally be referred to if a request for information is refused.

Requests for information will be handled as promptly and helpfully as possible and if necessary, members of the public may be approached to clarify their requests or the requests may be directed to the most appropriate department. Procedures will be kept as simple as possible.

The Code also sets out procedures for review or complaint if a member of the public considers that the provisions of the Code have not been properly applied.

The Code can be accessed at http://www.access.gov.hk

List of Information Available to the Public Free of Charge or at a Cost

List of records by category

Procedures and Charges for Access to Information not Routinely Published

The Judiciary Administration has designated the following officer as its Access to Information Officer, who is responsible for ensuring that requests for information under the Code are properly dealt with in accordance with the specified procedures. The officer's contact means are set out below:

Senior Judiciary Executive (Complaints),
Access to Information Officer,
High Court Building,
38 Queensway, Hong Kong

Tel : 2825 4593
Fax : 2530 5102

Request for information or records may be made by letter or by using the application form which can be downloaded here and sent to the above officer.

A charge reflecting the cost of producing the records requested may be levied. The current rate of black and white photocopying is $1.0 per sheet or at such rate as shall be promulgated by the Director of Accounting Services.

For enquiries regarding applications under the Code, please call the above officer during office hours.

For applications for and correction of personal data, please complete the following relevant form:

(i) Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Personal Data Access Request

(ii) Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Personal Data Correction Request