15 Dec 1998
HKSAR v. LE VAN HONG
- Citation
- HKSAR v. LE VAN HONG
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA927/1998
Non-compliance with s.27(3)(b) and (c) did not invalidate the conviction because the amendment merely formalized an allegation that had been part of the prosecution case from the start, the appellant had adequate opportunity during trial to meet that allegation and no prejudice resulted; therefore the provisions were treated as directory in the circumstances and the conviction was upheld.