Hui Yui Sang v. HKSAR

Read the full judgment text of FAMC 64/2005 on BabelCite. This FAMC judgment was delivered on 5 October 2005.

1. We grant leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal for the reason that the refusal of defence costs in this case is arguably a substantial and grave injustice to the applicant.  The appeal would also present the Court with an opportunity to give guidance on the appropriate procedure to be followed at first instance in this kind of situation.  Although that would not of itself justify granting leave, it makes the appeal all the more worthwhile.  We look forward to counsel’s assistance on th

Case No.FAMC 64/2005
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Date05 Oct 2005
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FAMC No. 64 of 2005

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NO. 64 OF 2005 (CRIMINAL)

(ON APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL

FROM HCCC NO. 331 OF 2004)

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Between:

  HUI YUI SANG 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 : 5 October 2005
Date of Determination : 5 October 2005

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D E T E R M I N A T I O N

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Mr Justice Bokhary PJ:

1.We grant leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal for the reason that the refusal of defence costs in this case is arguably a substantial and grave injustice to the applicant.  The appeal would also present the Court with an opportunity to give guidance on the appropriate procedure to be followed at first instance in this kind of situation.  Although that would not of itself justify granting leave, it makes the appeal all the more worthwhile.  We look forward to counsel’s assistance on the question of such procedure as well as on the merits of the appeal. 

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

Mr W.N.C. Stirling (instructed by Messrs Kong & Chang) for the applicant

Mr David C. Leung (of the Department of Justice) for the respondent