25 Oct 1994
R. v. WANG SHIH HUNG
- Citation
- R. v. WANG SHIH HUNG
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA989/1993
The prosecution is not required to prove that the accused knew that duty on the goods was outstanding; however, by construction subsections 17(1), (6) and (8) DCO admit a defence whereby the accused may, on the balance of probabilities, prove he honestly and reasonably believed the DCO requirements (including payment of duty) had been complied with; those subsections are consistent with the Bill of Rights and remain operative.