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Hong Kong Case Law

Unfair trial/denial of legal advice
  • 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