Read the full judgment text of HCAL 000107/2005 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 9 February 2006.
1. The entitlement of Hong Kong residents to enjoy a private life, including the right to communicate with others free of intrusion, is a constitutionally protected right. It is not, however, an absolute right. If law enforcement agencies are unable to carry out covert surveillance, including the secret interception of private communications, they are denied what is universally recognised to be an essential tool in combating crime and safeguarding public security.
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