Read the full judgment text of HCMA 000642/2002 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 2 August 2002.
1. Both Appellants were each charged with one count of claiming to be a member of a triad society, contrary to Section 20(2) of the Societies Ordinance, Cap. 151, Laws of Hong Kong. The particulars are that they did claim to be a member of a triad society namely "Wo Hop To Triad Society". They pleaded not guilty and were convicted after trial. Both Appellants now appeal against their conviction.