7 Feb 2006
HKSAR v. BRIAN, ALFRED HALL
- Citation
- HKSAR v. BRIAN, ALFRED HALL
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA621/2005
The magistrate's factual findings that the prosecution witnesses were truthful and that the injuries and medical evidence supported the prosecution were supported by evidence; there was no proof of collusion or unfair trial; any alleged procedural breach by officers did not excuse the appellant's deliberate assault; accordingly the convictions and the consecutive six‑month sentence were upheld.
- Common assault
- Credibility and assessment of witnesses
- Use of force by prison officers
- Unfair trial/denial of legal advice
- Sentence appeal