4 Mar 2026
Appeal dismissed because the applicant failed to identify any specific error of law, procedural unfairness or irrationality in the judge's refusal of leave; his allegations were general, unsupported by particulars or evidence, and insufficient to displace the judge's Leave Decision.
25 Oct 2024
The application was dismissed because the appointment of a permanent deacon is an internal religious matter not amenable to judicial review, the applicant failed to comply with mandatory procedural requirements (Form 86 lacked grounds), no arguable Basic Law issue was identified, the anonymity request was unjustified, and the proceedings appeared motivated by personal grievance constituting potential abuse of process; costs were ordered against the applicant.
13 Sept 2021
The Director's decision refusing permission to make a subsequent non-refoulement claim was lawfully reached because the applicant failed to provide sufficient written evidence of a significant change of circumstances and failed to show that any alleged change, together with previous materials, would give the subsequent claim a realistic prospect of success; accordingly leave to apply for judicial review was refused. Given the applicant's repeated, baseless attempts to relitigate finally determined non-refoulement claims, a Restricted Proceedings Order under s27 High Court Ordinance and the co…