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Hong Kong Case Law

Employment of domestic helpers
  • 18 Feb 1997

    R. v. LAM YUEN YU

    Citation
    R. v. LAM YUEN YU
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMA1317/1996

    Given the seriousness of offences ordinarily attracting custodial sentences, one month's imprisonment was appropriate; however, because the appellant acted as a nominal employer without benefit, genuinely believed the worker was the other accused's partner, had a clear record, stable employment and a potentially serious medical condition, the custodial sentence was suspended for two years on the grounds of mitigation and low risk of reoffending.