27 Sept 2023
KO KANG SUK v. DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2023] HKCFI 2461
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAL1437/2023
Balancing the statutory detention purpose, the period of detention (135 days), the Director/Secretary's demonstrated diligence (including arrangements for an emergency travel document), and the continuing real risks of absconding and re-offending, the Court concluded that detention remained reasonable and lawful; the existence of leave for judicial review did not make removal impossible within a reasonable time given the realistic prospect of prompt priority hearing or remission to the Board, so habeas corpus was dismissed.