19 Jan 1984
THE QUEEN v. CHEUNG HING-BIU
- Citation
- THE QUEEN v. CHEUNG HING-BIU
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC829/1983
On the facts the committal complied sufficiently with section 81B because the charges, the law, witness statements and the elements were explained and the accused unequivocally admitted each charge; formal omission to record the prosecutor's outline was not fatal where the record shows adequate explanation and understanding. A sentencing judge may state a non‑binding view as to a minimum period before release. Given the multiplicity, sexual nature and gravity of the offences and risk to the public, life imprisonment was warranted and not excessive; determinate sentences in the range of 35–40…