23 Oct 2024
Leave to appeal against sentence was granted because it was reasonably arguable that the 26‑month sentence was manifestly excessive and that the 3‑month enhancement for Form 8 recognizance status may not have been justified, thereby warranting full appellate consideration.
15 May 2019
The sentencing judge acted within lawful discretion: the 8‑month reduction for herbal cannabis, the 3‑month uplift for the international element, and the 2‑month further reduction for assistance were all justified by the facts and relevant authorities; accordingly leave to appeal against sentence is refused.
15 Jan 2016
Form 8 is an important identity document comparable to an identity card; the Li Chang Li sentencing guidelines for forged identity documents apply to Form 8; given the appellant used a forged Form 8 to conceal his identity after rejection of his torture claim, a 21‑month sentence after trial was not excessive and the appeal was dismissed.