7 Feb 2006
The appeal was allowed because the magistrate impermissibly used the appellant's silence after being cautioned as a basis to disbelieve his defence, rendering the conviction unsafe; accordingly the conviction was quashed and the sentence set aside.
3 Nov 2000
The magistrate failed to demonstrate she had warned herself of the special danger inherent in convicting on uncorroborated complainant evidence; her remarks were ambiguous and she mistakenly suggested corroboration was not required or no longer relevant despite the trial predating the Evidence (Amendment) Ordinance 2000. Consequently the verdict was unsafe and the conviction was quashed.
12 Jun 1986
Where four independent victims, who had ample time and excellent lighting to observe the assailant, separately identified the appellant and confirmed the identification at a parade, the convictions are safe despite discrepancies in verbal descriptions and limited weight to be attached to stolen goods found at the appellant's residence four weeks later; accordingly leave to appeal is refused.