Read the full judgment text of CACC 001010/1980 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment.
1. The appellant was charged with desertion, contrary to section 28 of the Police Force Ordinance, Cap. 232. He joined the police on 1965 and in July, 1972, failed to report for duty. He was absent without leave until, on 6th November this year, he surrendered himself and his warrant card at Central Police Station. He pleaded guilty in the Magistrates Court and was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment. Against this sentence he now appeals.