HKSAR v. Chan Chi Ho Lincoln

Read the full judgment text of FAMC 24/2018 on BabelCite. This FAMC judgment.

1. We are satisfied that by reason of the refusal to allow a plea reversal in the present case, it is reasonably arguable that leave to appeal should be granted on the substantial and grave injustice basis and we grant leave to appeal accordingly.

Case No.FAMC 24/2018[2018] HKCFA 37
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FAMC No. 24 of 2018

[2018] HKCFA 37

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NO. 24 OF 2018 (CRIMINAL)

(ON APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL

FROM HCMA NO. 410 OF 2017)

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BETWEEN

  HKSAR Respondent
  and
  CHAN CHI HO LINCOLN(陳子豪) Applicant

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Appeal Committee: Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ, Mr Justice Tang PJ and Mr Justice Fok PJ

Date of Hearing and Determination: 8 August 2018

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D E T E R M I N A T I O N

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Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ:

1.We are satisfied that by reason of the refusal to allow a plea reversal in the present case, it is reasonably arguable that leave to appeal should be granted on the substantial and grave injustice basis and we grant leave to appeal accordingly.

2.The appeal will be heard on 29 November 2018.

(R A V Ribeiro) (Robert Tang) (Joseph Fok)
Permanent Judge Permanent Judge Permanent Judge

Mr Edward M.H. Chan, instructed by N.K. Lee & Co, for the applicant

Mr Eddie Sean, SADPP and Mr Marcus Lee, SPP of the Department of Justice, for the respondent