31 Jul 2020
HKSAR v. CHEUNG KIN CHUNG
- Citation
- [2020] HKCFI 1239
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA197/2019
The Magistrate correctly refused to issue the private summonses because the appellant failed to provide sufficient particulars or evidence to show the essential ingredients of the alleged offences were prima facie present; statutory provisions relied upon by the appellant (s44 Crimes Ordinance and ss21/22 Magistrates Ordinance) do not empower the Magistrate to obtain records or compel production prior to issuance of summonses; there was no demonstrated actual or apparent bias and Article 10 was not engaged; appeals dismissed.