Torture Claims Appeal Board / Non-refoulement Claims Petition Office
- 1. Terms of Reference
The Torture Claims Appeal Board ("the Board") is an independent statutory body established under section 37ZQ of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115) ("the Ordinance") on 3 December 2012. The Ordinance was last amended with effect from 1 August 2021. The Board hears and determines appeals made under section 37ZR and applications for revocation decisions under section 37ZM of the Ordinance. The powers and functions of the Board are governed by Part VIIC and Schedule 1A of the Ordinance.
- 2. Membership
The Board is comprised of the following Members appointed by the Chief Executive under section 2 of Schedule 1A of the Ordinance:
Chairperson: Mr CHOW Siu-hung Deputy Chairpersons: Mr CANDY Ian St ClairMs CHAN Ling-ling, Tracy Mr SAKHRANI Sanjay Arjan Mr SIN Ming-hei Mr YUEN Wai-ming, Anthony Members: Ms CABRELLI Alison, B.B.S. Mr CARAVELLA Tonino Mr CARNEY Christian Patrick Mr CHAN ChungMr CHAN Hei-ching Mr CHAN Hiu-fung, Nicholas, B.B.S., M.H., J.P. Mr CHAN Ka-sing Mr CHAN Kam-manMr CHAN Yiu-chuen, Patrick Mr CHOW Lap-san, Edward Mr CHOW Shiu-wing, Joseph Mr CHOW Siu-wo, Anthony Mr CHU Chung-keung Mr CHU Kin-wing Mr CHU Pak-ning Mrs DUTRA Suhad Mr FISHER Paul Stephen Ms FUNG Wai-kwan, Vivian Mr HENRY Bruce Trevor Ms HO Shuk-ying, Sabrina Miss HO Tsz-ching Mr HONG Ka-ho, Arthur Mr JIM Chun-ki Mr JUAN Ka-him, AlbertMr KO Tung-li, Tony Ms KOO Kar-chun, AnnaMs LAI Po-chu Mr LAI Yip-hung Ms LAM Ding-wan, Catrina Ms LAM Man-yee, Diana Mr LAM Yan-ming, Justin Ms LAU Pui-g, JuliaMs LAU Wan-chingMs LAU Yuk-kuen Ms LEE Eva Miss LEE Hiu-wah, SylviaMs LEE Mo-kit, Rebecca Mr LEUNG Chi-ming, Pat, M.H. Mr LEUNG Shek-lim Mr LEUNG Wai-keung, J.P. Mr LI Wai-chi Ms LIU Pui-yee Ms LO Jane Curzon, B.B.S., J.P. Ms LO Kit-yee, KatherineDr LO Pui-yin Mr MA Hon-cheung, Andrew Ms MA Suk-lin, Jay Ms MA Sze-ming, Grace Ms MATHLIN Rosemary Ms MUN Lee-ming Mr NG Kong-fat, LawrenceMr NG Man-sang, Alan Ms PANAGIOTIDIS Sophia Ms PINTO Susan Marie Mr SIU Chak-yu, B.B.S., J.P. Mr SYME Fraser Mr TAM Kwok-wah Mr WONG Chi-wai Mr WONG Chun-nam, B.B.S., J.P. Ms WONG Hwa-yih, B.B.S. Ms WONG Kam-hing Ms YU Sze-wing, Bianca
- 3. Unified Screening Mechanism ("USM")
- 4. Practice, Procedures and Forms for Appeals / Petitions under the USM
(a) Principles, Procedures and the Practice Directions of the Torture Claims Appeal Board (seventh edition, 1 August 2021)(b) The Practice and Procedural Guide of the Administrative Non-refoulement Claims Petition Scheme (sixth edition, 1 August 2021)(c) Notice of Appeal / Petition (August 2021)
(d) Notice of Withdrawal (December 2022)
(for withdrawing appeals to which the Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 or the Practice and Procedural Guide of the Administrative Non-refoulement Claims Petition Scheme (1 August 2021, Sixth Edition) applies)(e) Notice of Application for Revocation of the Decision of the Torture Claims Appeal Board / Adjudicator (August 2021)(f) Work Arrangements under Inclement Weather Conditions (August 2019)(g) Hearing Arrangements under Inclement Weather Conditions (August 2019)
5. Frequently Asked Questions (August 2021)- 6. Previous Documents
- 7. Contact Us
Address: Torture Claims Appeal Board /
Non-refoulement Claims Petition Office,
Rooms 3007-10, 30/F, Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong KongTel: 3106 3749 Fax: 2110 4728 E-mail: 9ceffeb1e8fffdfedceffeb2fbf3eab2f4f7 Office Hours: Mon - Fri
8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat, Sun and Public Holidays
Closed
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