Read the full judgment text of CACC 000572/1988 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 7 April 1989 before Silke VP, Hover JA, Penlington JA.
Criminal law – sentencing – throwing corrosive fluid with intent to disfigure – young offender – appeal against sentence – whether sentence of eight years manifestly excessive – applicant aged 16 hired by triad to throw sulphuric acid – victim suffered severe facial burns – starting point of twelve years appropriate for adult after trial – discounts for plea and youth – sentence upheld – leave to appeal dismissed – The Attorney General v Au Chiu-tak considered
Legal issues: Manifest excessiveness of sentence for young offender
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed.
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