19 Mar 1997
R. v. LAI MAN FAI
- Citation
- R. v. LAI MAN FAI
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA62/1997
Given multiple psychiatric reports recommending in-patient treatment and the Magistrate's proper exercise of jurisdiction under s.45 of the Mental Health Ordinance, the appellate court will not disturb the committal; a hospital order in these circumstances is for treatment rather than punishment.