The Ever Expanding Smoking Ban
Hong Kong has a stringent and discouraging smoking ban. Following this policy, emerging alternative products are prohibited, and importing them into Hong Kong is an offence.
The 6 Steps in Drug Trafficking Sentence
The Court of Appeal summarised decades of Hong Kong’s experience in the fight against dangerous drugs and clarified how traffickers are sentenced.
Can you choose the sex of your baby?
A doctor being disciplined exposes a long-standing ethical problem in reproductive medicine – Some parents’ preference for the sex of their child. Which also leads to criminal liabilities.
Child and the Dog
People love pets these days. We love giving them treats and head scratches. But on occasion, we do get hurt by these cute predators. When it does, what are the legal consequences for the pet owner?
Archbold Hong Kong on Public Health Reviewed
The Chapter on Public Health has been substantially reviewed in the latest edition of Archbold Hong Kong 2024.
Interview by San Po Yan 新報人 on Sexual Violence against Men
Mr Gordon Chan is invited to share his view on sexual violence against men by San Po Yan 新報人, a publication by journalism students from HKBU.
Now News Interview on a Suspected Scam Page Selling Dog Meat
Mr Gordon Chan talks about the potential criminal liability for those who sought to purchase dog meat on Now News.
A Study in Brick-and-Mortar
It is illegal for unlicensed persons to engage in estate agent work. When so much is at stake, anyone looking to engage property agents should …
Another recognition by HKU Law Faculty Newsletter
“… It was a great weight over the past year off my mind to be safely acquitted, with the help of Mr Chan …” (Translation) …
Special recognition for pro bono community legal service
Mr Gordon Chan is pleased to receive a Special Award in the 2020-22 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services.