13 Jan 2026
CHOW HANG TUNG v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
- Citation
- [2026] HKCFI 241
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAL1528/2024
The application is dismissed. On the evidence the Clothing Policy and Scales do not amount to unlawful sex discrimination under the SDO or breach BL25/BOR22 because the circumstances of male and female prisoners are not materially identical, the differential treatment is not objectively less favourable, legitimate aims (safety, health, privacy, decency, suitability for activities, security and discipline) are rationally connected to the policy, thermal comfort was considered in task‑group reviews and expert evidence, exceptions are available and granted in practice, and the Commissioner is en…