26 Feb 2003
HKSAR v. MAKHSSIAN, TRAJAN VAHE
- Citation
- HKSAR v. MAKHSSIAN, TRAJAN VAHE
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA1219/2002
The court held the magistrate's interventions and rulings were within proper judicial control and did not deny a fair trial; alleged non‑disclosure and the provision of PW2's notebook to the prosecution caused no demonstrated prejudice; the six‑month delay and separate prosecution did not breach rights or prejudice the defence; the facts found by the magistrate (appellant putting hand over potential witness's mouth and attempting to prevent statement) satisfied the elements of perverting the course of public justice at the investigative stage; arrest was supported by reasonable suspicion and…