Lau Chi Wai v. HKSAR

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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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.

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