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CACC000451A/1998
CACC 451/1998
IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
COURT OF APPEAL
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 451 OF 1998
(ON APPEAL FROM DCCC 569/1998)
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Coram: Hon. Nazareth, V.-P., Mayo and Rogers, JJ.A. in Court
Date of hearing: 5 May 1999
Date of delivery of decision: 5 May 1999
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D E C I S I O N
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Mayo J.A. (giving the decision of the Court):
1. The question sought to be certified is:
"Whether a judge sitting alone should give and be seen to have given himself a good character direction in the circumstance of this case where dishonesty is one of the elements of the offence charged."
2. We do not consider that this is a question of great and general importance. Each and every case is dependent upon its particular facts and it is not desirable to attempt to lay down any hard and fast rule.
3. This motion is refused.
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(Anthony Rogers) |
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Justice of Appeal |
Justice of Appeal |
Representation:
Mr. Cheung Wai-sun, D.P.G.C.. (D.P.P.) for Respondent
Mr. Eric Kwok assigned by D.L.A. for Applicant
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