Lau Chi Wai v. HKSAR

Read the full judgment text of FAMC 54/2003 on BabelCite. This FAMC judgment was delivered on 27 February 2004.

1. It is best to say as little as possible before this matter comes before the Court of Final Appeal. We simply announce that we grant leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal on the substantial and grave injustice ground.

Case No.FAMC 54/2003
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FAMC
Date27 Feb 2004
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Case Document
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FAMC000054/2003

FAMC No. 54 of 2003

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NO. 54 OF 2003 (CRIMINAL)

(ON APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL
FROM HCMA NO. 39 OF 2003)

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Between:
LAU CHI WAI Applicant
AND
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION Respondent

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Appeal Committee: Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ and Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ

Date of Hearing: 27 February 2004

Date of Determination: 27 February 2004

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DETERMINATION

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Mr Justice Bokhary PJ:

1. It is best to say as little as possible before this matter comes before the Court of Final Appeal. We simply announce that we grant leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal on the substantial and grave injustice ground.

(Kemal Bokhary) (Patrick Chan) (R.A.V. Ribeiro)
Permanent Judge Permanent Judge Permanent Judge

Representation:

Mr Allen Lam (instructed by Messrs C.L. Chow & Macksion Chan) for the applicant

Mr B.M. Ryan and Mr Gary Lam (of the Department of Justice) for the respondent