Read the full judgment text of HCLA 8/2017 on BabelCite. This HCLA judgment was delivered on 26 July 2018 before Hon B Chu J.
Labour Tribunal Appeal – Video conferencing facilities – Representation by trade union officer – Striking out of claims – Discretion – PD 29 – Labour Tribunal Ordinance – Foreign domestic worker unable to return to Hong Kong – Presiding Officer refused VCF and representation applications – Whether VCF application should be granted – Whether representation by trade union officer permitted – Whether claims should be struck out – Presiding Officer erred in law and discretion – Appeal allowed – Order of 30 March 2017 set aside – Claims restored – VCF and Representation applications remitted to Tribunal – Costs in the cause
Legal issues: VCF Application · Representation Application · Striking out of claims
Outcome: Appeal allowed; order of 30 March 2017 set aside; claims restored; VCF and Representation applications remitted to Tribunal.
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