After the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong, they were named "Government Counsel" (政府律師), but in 2007 lawyers working in the Prosecutions Division enjoy an additional title "Public Prosecutor" (檢控官).
They were named "Government Counsel" (政府律師), but in 2007 lawyers working in the Prosecutions Division enjoy an additional title "Public Prosecutor" (檢控官). This was after the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong.