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Research · Theft Ordinance s.26

How have Hong Kong courts interpreted section 26 of the Theft Ordinance?

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Cap. 210 s.26 sets the scope of offences relating to stolen goods. Courts have held that under s.26(4), property obtained by blackmail is regarded as stolen — so handling and related offences can apply.

Extended definition of stolen goods

In R. v. LAM CHIU VA, the court confirmed that blackmail-obtained property falls within the ordinance's concept of stolen goods.

Theft Ordinance (Cap. 210) s.26R. v. LAM CHIU VA (HCMA001007/1995)

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R. v. LAM CHIU VA

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Under s.26(4) of the Theft Ordinance, property obtained by blackmail is regarded as stolen.

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Theft Ordinance s.26

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How have courts interpreted section 26 of the Theft Ordinance?

Cap. 210 s.26 concerns the scope of offences relating to stolen goods. Under s.26(4), property obtained by blackmail is regarded as stolen.

Extended definition of stolen goods

R. v. LAM CHIU VA confirms that blackmail-obtained property falls within that definition.

Theft Ordinance (Cap. 210) s.26R. v. LAM CHIU VA (HCMA001007/1995)

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