[2026] HKCA 1521Court of Appeal28 Aug 2026Criminal
On 28 August 2026, Zervos JA handed down judgment in HKSAR v Chan Ching Wa (CACC 247/2025), granting the applicant leave to appeal out of time against an 18-year sentence for cocaine trafficking and conspiracy to manufacture, together with an appeal aid certificate so he can be legally represented at the substantive hearing. Mr Ng Wing Kit, SPP, appeared for the respondent. The applicant appeared in person, legal aid having been refused on 6 August 2025 and again on 12 August 2026.