Read the full judgment text of CACC 14/2020 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 28 February 2022 before Hon Poon CJHC, Pang JA, A Pang JA.
Criminal appeal – costs – acquitted defendant – whether costs of trial should be awarded – bringing suspicion on oneself – principle from Tong Cun Lin v HKSAR – 1st Appellant's conduct – communication with Treasury – inconsistent explanation – application refused – costs of bail and appeal granted – two counsel fees allowed – HKSAR v WONG SHUK CHUN.
Legal issues: Costs of trial for acquitted defendant
Outcome: Application for costs of trial refused; costs of bail application and appeal granted.
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