欧帕拉符合这些基本条件，但他认为，他的同事们更改了有关规定，以至于现任审判长约瑟夫·瓦特还可以继续任职两年。

But his colleagues changed the rules so that the current chief justice, Joseph Watt, could extend his term by two years.

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据英国《卫报》1月6日报道，欧帕拉在诉讼中提到，他现在的身体和精神状况都非常良好，但却在晋升审判长这一更高薪水的职务中受到不公平待遇。

In his lawsuit Mr Opala insists he "enjoys good health and sound mental acuity" and was unfairly denied the "ceremonial duties" and higher salary that come with the top post.

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