What is踢保(refuse to be bailed)？ When a person is arrested by the police and he is not charged and brought before a magistrate within 48 hours (e.g. the investigation is still on-going), the police may suggest to the arrested person…
Under Section 33 of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245), any person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to…
Do you think you are being righteous? Actually, under Sections 8(1)(c) of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance (Cap. 554), a person engages in corrupt conduct at an election, if he uses force or duress against another person because…
Neglect by those in charge of child or young person Under Section 27 of the Offences against the Person Ordinance (Cap. 212), if any person over the age of 16 years who has the custody, charge or care of any…
** edit: added intro to provide context of this letter. On 26 Oct, 2019, Mr Lawrence Lok SC (member of Bar Association Exco) published a Letter to Hong Kong addressed to his friend Peter via RTHK. The link for Mr.…
Freedom has limits Hong Kong has always been ranked as one of the freest cities in the world as our basic rights have been protected under the Basic Law. Article 27: Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech, of…
When is a search warrant actually required? Generally, the police can enter and search any premises (public or private) without a warrant, if they have reason to believe that a person to be arrested is inside the premises. Otherwise, in…
Whether or not a police officer produces his warrant card does not affect his power to execute his lawful duties Chapter 20-14 of the Police General Orders specifies when a police officer has to produce his warrant card. However, the…
Press vests and passes do not grant any person an immunity from criminal liability Under the Police Force Ordinance and the Offences against the Person Ordinance, it is an offence for any person to assault, resist or deliberately obstruct the…
