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Hong Kong Case Law

Excessive detention
  • 27 Jun 2013

    張華(又名林孟章) 對 入境事務處處長

    Citation
    張華(又名林孟章) 對 入境事務處處長
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCAL86/2013

    Detention was lawful because it was supported by specific statutory powers and the Director undertook reasonable and continuing efforts to verify applicant's identity and secure deportation; the prolonged period was attributable in large part to the applicant's deliberate provision of multiple aliases, false documents and refusal to cooperate (including refusal to provide fingerprints), and refusal of bail was justified by real risks of flight and reoffending.