Read the full judgment text of CACC 000187/2008 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 2 February 2009.
1. On 24 April 2008 the applicant was convicted, after trial, by Deputy Judge Dufton of one count of conspiracy to live on the earnings of prostitution, contrary to ss. 137(1), 159A and 159C of the Crimes Ordinance, Cap. 200. On 15 May 2008 he was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for 18 months. He sought leave to appeal the sentence. On 15 January 2009 we granted leave, allowed the appeal and ordered the applicant’s immediate release. It is pertinent to note that this was the order sought o