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Title : Former AG Chao Hick Tin sworn in as Judge of Appeal
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Date : 11 April 2008 1857 hrs (SST)
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SINGAPORE: Former Attorney-General, Chao Hick Tin, has been sworn in as Judge of Appeal.

President S R Nathan presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Istana on Friday.

Mr Chao's new position at the Supreme Court covers a period of two years.

Professor Walter Woon, a former diplomat and Nominated Member of Parliament who was instrumental in introducing the Maintenance of Parents Bill in Parliament, takes over as the Attorney-General for a two-year term from Friday.


- CNA/so



Prof Walter Woon takes over as Attorney-General from April 11


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