Before the return, the title of Justice of the Peace was appointed by the Governor General who made "significant contributions" to the Hong Kong society to assist the Political Department in maintaining social order. It provides an independent channel to facilitate complaints by those in need and allow relevant parties to investigate and follow up. Relevant decision-making departments can also use the opinions put forward by the Justice of the Peace to improve the management of relevant facilities and services.

With the stability of social governance, the scope of functions of the Justice of Peace only leaves symbolic powers, such as supervising and listening to complaints from prison prisoners.

For example, in "Prison Storm", Fa Ge complained to the Justice of the Peace to the prison guard.

"Whenever a Justice of Peace sees something disturbing, he may order nearby citizens to work together to quell the rebellion and arrest criminals." The Hong Kong Political Department during the British Hong Kong period once described the duties of the Justice of Peace in this way, which sounds cool. Now, this creed still applies. As a symbol of social identity, the Justice of Peace and the commendation of medals, awards and other commendations should also be the conscience of the society.

Those who have received such titles will be given the title of Justice of the Peace after their name when attending formal occasions.

For example, if Wang Lin attended an event in Xiangjiang, the host would not say that Mr. Wang Lin would invite him, but would say, "Wang Lin, the Justice of the Peace."

Adding titles after the name is not Chinese, and it is obviously something left over from the colonial era.

Justice of peace, gentlemen are easy to understand, and they are powerful, prestigious people in the local area, similar to the gentry in ancient my country, and the outside world. The word "peace" is given to them, which means that they are noble citizens who are authorized and commended by the Political Department, responsible for maintaining local rule of law order and maintaining social peace.

In the early 20th century, Xiangjiang society was mixed with fish and dragons, and all powerful people set up ports and opened shops here, and the public security was not good. At that time, the police could not control it, so they needed to rely on local gentlemen to assist in the governance.

Especially in the police station at that time, the first class was foreigners and the second class was the third brother of Indians. These guys could not speak Mandarin or Cantonese. Going to the streets could not calm the riots at all, and they would only fight with the local people.

Therefore, those who are capable of maintaining social peace and calming social anger can only be prestigious local squires. Moreover, squires generally have business or interest relationships with the British, and the Hong Kong and British Political Department can also use them.

However, this was a century ago. Now, the Justice of Peace has long become a symbol and an honor. Wang Lin, the Justice of Peace, no longer needs to work as a community security officer like his predecessors a hundred years ago.

For non-official justice of peace, non-official justice of peace, the members of the selection committee for non-official justice of peace, and then appointed by the Governor. There is no special requirement for the appointed persons. They are generally those who are enthusiastic about public welfare affairs, or those who have contributed to the society of Xiangjiang.

Generally speaking, it is appointed based on the terms and conditions that the relevant chief of Xiangjiang believes are appropriate for his decision.

Wang Lin didn't expect that he would be awarded such a title!

Do you want to accept this title?

The reason why Wang Lin hesitated was because he was from the mainland.

He did not have a great sense of recognition of this so-called title as the people of Xiangjiang.

If it was the Great Bauhinia Medal after the return, Wang Lin would definitely be very happy to accept it.

Li Jiaxin and other people in Xiangjiang were extremely happy about this, clapping and cheering for Wang Lin's honor.

Li Wenxiu saw her husband's wits and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Wang Lin said: "Wen Xiu, we are all mainlanders. This is a medal from the Hong Kong and British Political Department. Do you think I can receive it?"

Li Wenxiu pursed her lips: "Isn't it just an honor? If you want it, you don't want it, and if you don't want it, you don't have to worry about it."
Chapter completed!