24 Feb 1982
HONG YUK-LIN v. THE QUEEN
- Citation
- HONG YUK-LIN v. THE QUEEN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC988/1981
Because the appellant voluntarily absconded but was unrepresented and her presence was necessary for the conduct of her defence, the trial judge should have exercised his discretion to adjourn; proceeding in her absence rendered the conviction unsafe and a new trial was ordered.