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
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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) _____________________ Between:
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_________________________________ D E T E R M I N A T I O N _________________________________ 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.
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 |