Read the full judgment text of FAMV 000046/2002 on BabelCite. This FAMV judgment was delivered on 13 February 2003 before Chief Justice Li, Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ.
Civil procedure – leave to appeal – constitutionality of s.9B(4) of the Legal Practitioners Ordinance requiring the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to sit in camera – whether breach of art.10 of the Bill of Rights – Tehrani principle applied – Tribunal not a court of a classic kind – Court of Appeal has full jurisdiction – no breach – application for leave dismissed with costs.
Legal issues: Constitutionality of s.9B(4) requirement to sit in camera
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal dismissed.