7 Aug 1996
R. v. NEW BEST RESTAURANT LTD.
- Citation
- R. v. NEW BEST RESTAURANT LTD.
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA448/1996
The demolition of the fish tank involved structural works within the meaning of the Buildings Ordinance; New Best as occupier was directly concerned and permitted the works and had a duty to ensure approvals; s.14(1) is a strict liability offence in the public safety context, therefore conviction stands.