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Hong Kong Case Law

S.25 organized and serious crimes ordinance (cap.455)
  • 19 Aug 2015

    HKSAR v. YANG SIGAI

    Citation
    HKSAR v. YANG SIGAI
    Court
    Court of Final Appeal
    Case number
    FAMC22/2015

    Leave to appeal was granted because the court found the four posed questions are of great and general importance and require authoritative determination: (1) the application of the rule against duplicity and its exceptions to s.25 OSCO and whether money laundering can be a continuing offence, (2) the proper formulation for assessing 'reasonable grounds' and reconciliation of Seng Yuet Fong with Pang Hung Fai, (3) whether the prosecution must prove the proceeds were proceeds of an indictable offence, and (4) the extent of a trial judge's obligation to make positive findings about mens rea when…