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Hong Kong Case Law

Judge interventions during trial
  • 2 Jun 2004

    HKSAR v. NG CHUN SING

    Citation
    HKSAR v. NG CHUN SING
    Court
    Court of Appeal
    Case number
    CACC360/2003

    The convictions were safe: the judge's frequent interruptions were excessive but not biased or materially prejudicial; treating PW2 as having relevant experience did not render his opinion inadmissible or material to unfairness; the overall pattern of transactions, fingerprints on betting slips, the raid context and documentary links provided a reasonable and irresistible inference that at least part of the funds derived from bookmaking and that the applicant dealt with proceeds; separate bank accounts justified separate charges; accordingly leave was granted but the appeal was dismissed and…