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Hong Kong Case Law

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  • 28 Mar 2024

    有關區曉霖及另三十八人的事宜

    Citation
    [2024] HKCrC 1
    Court
    Coroner's Court
    Case number
    CCDI1092/2012

    The coroner directed that the 39 deaths be inquired into by a single joint inquest given the common time and circumstances, and issued procedural directions: police to provide a full investigation report (expected by June 2024); the coroner will hold a second pre-inquest review within two months of receiving the full report and in any event no later than September 2024; the coroner will notify interested persons and those whose conduct may be questioned; and witness lists, written statements, expert reports and other materials will be provided to relevant parties at least 21 days before the s…

  • 28 Mar 2024

    有關區曉霖及另三十八人的事宜

    Citation
    [2024] HKCrC 1
    Court
    Coroner's Court
    Case number
    CCDI1100/2012

    The coroner ordered a single consolidated inquest for the 39 deaths, directed the police to provide the full death investigation report by early June 2024, required a second pre-inquest review within two months of receiving the report and in any event no later than September 2024, and directed disclosure of the proposed witness list, written statements, expert reports and other evidence at least 21 days before the second review; the proceeding is investigatory and may result in preventive recommendations but will not determine civil or criminal liability.