Read the full judgment text of HCMA 000514/2004 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 24 August 2004.
1. The Appellant was charged with one count of Possession of Obscene Articles for the Purpose of Publication, contrary to section 21(1)(b) of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance, Cap. 390. He pleaded guilty in the Magistracy and was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, together with a fine of $20,000.00, in default of payment thereof 3 months’ imprisonment. He appeals against the sentence imposed on him. He was represented both at the hearing in the Magistracy and on appea