Prem Singh v. The Director of Immigration

CACV000260A/2001

CACV 260/2001

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF APPEAL

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 260 OF 2001

(ON APPEAL FROM HCAL 1379 OF 2000)

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Coram: Hon Mayo VP, Woo JA and Lugar-Mawson J in Court

Date of Hearing: 24 January 2002

Date of Decision: 24 January 2002

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D E C I S I O N

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Hon Mayo VP (giving the decision of the Court):

1.We are not satisfied that the two questions which have been raised referred to issues which are of great and general importance. Leave is accordingly refused.

2.Costs to the respondent on this application and the applicant's costs to be taxed in accordance with Legal Aid Regulations.

Representation:

Mr Kwok Sui-hay, instructed by Messrs Barnes & Daly, for the applicant.

Mr Joseph Fok, SC and Mr Daniel H.T. Wan, instructed by Department of Justice, for the respondent.