Read the full judgment text of CACC 53/2021 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 26 July 2023 before Hon Zervos JA.
Criminal law – trafficking in dangerous drug – cocaine – sentence appeal – leave to appeal out of time – assistance to authorities – discount for cooperation – supergrass – Z v HKSAR – The applicant pleaded guilty to trafficking 1.47 kg of cocaine and was sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment. He provided assistance to customs officers, giving seven non-prejudicial statements and testifying against accomplices in a separate conspiracy to manufacture cocaine, leading to their convictions. The court granted leave to appeal against sentence out of time, finding it reasonably arguable that the applicant's assistance, which went beyond same-case cooperation, might warrant a discount slightly above 50%. Bail pending appeal was refused, but an expedited hearing was ordered.
Legal issues: Leave to appeal against sentence out of time
Outcome: Leave to appeal against sentence granted; bail pending appeal refused; expedited hearing ordered.
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