Read the full judgment text of HCMA 000628/2005 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 6 October 2005 before Deputy High Court Judge E Toh.
Copyright law – importing infringing copies of copyright works – in transit defence – definition of article in transit under Copyright Ordinance s.198 – appeal against conviction – whether magistrate correctly rejected in transit defence – no, articles not in transit because did not remain on vessel or aircraft – appeal against sentence – whether 13 months' imprisonment manifestly excessive – no, sentence lenient given reoffending on bail and prior similar convictions – appeal dismissed – conviction and sentence confirmed.
Legal issues: In transit defence · Appeal against sentence
Outcome: Appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed.
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