Aiding and abetting the commission of an offence etc. Under section 89 of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 221), any person who aids, abets, counsels or procures the commission by another person of any offence shall be guilty of the…
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…
Pleading guilty – discount in sentencing? A plea of guilty reflects the remorse of an accused and saves court time. According to case law, if an accused pleads guilty at the first opportunity, usually the court will give a one-third…
You! I am just swearing and did not touch anyone. What laws am I breaking? Under Section 17B(2) of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245), any person who in any public place behaves in a noisy or disorderly manner, or…
Doxxing and cyberbullying -what laws are they breaking? Any person who commits an act of doxxing and cyberbullying may have contravened section 64 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) and other criminal provisions. The maximum penalty for contravening…
Under Section 62 of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200), a person who has anything in his custody or under his control intending to use it or cause or permit another to use it to destroy or damage any property belonging…
False Imprisonment Anyone who unlawfully restrains someone’s freedom of movement from a particular place, for however short a duration, is guilty of false imprisonment under common law. A person convicted of false imprisonment may be liable to imprisonment for 7…
The duties of the Police Force include preventing and detecting crimes and offences. According to the Police Force Ordinance and other relevant laws and regulations, any police officer may, in specified circumstances, enter into any place(including hospitals) to perform his/her…
Under Section 60 of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200), any person who destroys or damages any property belonging to another, shall, upon conviction, be liable to imprisonment for up to 10 years. Note: For reference only. Does not constitute legal…
