15 Dec 2015
香港特別行政區 訴 高永榮
- Citation
- 香港特別行政區 訴 高永榮
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA652/2015
The magistrate was entitled to make a hospital order under s45(1)(a)(iii) based on medical reports; however appellate court may reduce the duration where, after weighing medical recommendations, public safety and the appellant's circumstances (including his apparent understanding of his condition and plea), a shorter period is proportionate. Accordingly the original 3‑month order was reduced to 2.5 months.