Wu Chun-sun and Others v. The Queen

CACC000935/1975

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

(APPELLATE JURISDICTION)

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 935 OF 1975

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Coram: Cons J.

Date of Judgment: 7th November, 1975.

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JUDGMENT

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1. These three appellants pleaded guilty to membership of a triad society. They are all mature men and with experience of the criminal world well before they joined such a society. In those circumstances there may be some who would think that the sentences of six months imposed by the learned magistrate were justified. But such a sentence is not usual unless there is some evidence to satisfy the Court that there is some form of what might be termed active membership. There is a suspicion in this case but I do not think it goes further. The sentences are therefore reduced to two months' imprisonment, but in all the circumstances I think the orders for police supervision are appropriate and will stand.

Representation:

Appellants in person

Eddie Soh, C.C. for Crown