HKSAR v. Hussain Majid

HCMA 787/2010

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

MAGISTRACY APPEAL NO. HCMA 787 OF 2010

(ON APPEAL FROM STCC 462/2010)

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Before: Hon Wright J in Court

Date of Hearing: 11 November 2010

Date of Judgment: 11 November 2010

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J U D G M E N T

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1.The sentence is correct. The Magistrate was right to take not less than 21 months as the starting point for this offence after trial. From the starting point of 21 months, he deducted 1 month for the period which the accused spent in administrative custody.

2.There are no strong humanitarian grounds available in mitigation.  The appeal is dismissed and the sentence is confirmed.

Ms Samantha Chiu, PP of Department of Justice, for the Respondent

The Appellant, in person