An Animal Farm of Horror
Following complaints of animal yowling and missing dogs, an illegal poaching ground was discovered in Tseung Kwan O.
A Bodyless Murder?
A celebrity was dismembered in a horrific homicide. But in law, even if the body cannot be recovered, the perpetrators could still be convicted.
Team Competing in the High Court for Beat Drugs@ Mock Trial 2.0 Advancing to the Finals
The exciting Beat Drugs@ Mock Trial 2.0 competition is returning to the High Court this year. I am thrilled to be coaching the brilliant team…
RTHK 32 Interview on the Crime of Selling Cat and Dog Meats
RTHK 32’s Hong Kong United 凝聚香港 interviewed Mr Gordon Chan on a disturbing recent discovery of a shop selling cat and dog meat under the guise of “M-meat” and “G-meat”.
Lengthened Sentence for Trafficking Herbal Cannibals and More
Trafficking in herbal cannabis used to be seen as less serious than its resin, resulting in a shorter term of imprisonment. This is no longer the case.
To Arrest a Prosecution Witness
Mr Gordon Chan was defending a minor traffic case. As a surprising turn of events, an arrest warrant was issued against the witness for the prosecution.
The Problem of a Phone
In a rape appeal, Mr Gordon Chan discovered surprising new evidence from a phone that was sealed for five years, turning the case around.
Criminal courts are going electronic
Criminal courts in Hong Kong are going electronic, beginning in the busiest courts.
The Court of Final Appeal affirming admissibility of digital photos
The Court of Final Appeal recently cited HKSAR v Fung Hoi-yeung with approval, concerning the use of digital evidence in court.
Appointment to Disciplinary Committee of the Social Workers Registration Board
Mr Gordon Chan has been appointed as a disciplinary committee panel member for the Social Workers Registration Board.
Appointment as Archbold Hong Kong contributing editor
Mr Gordon Chan has been appointed as the new contribution editor of Archbold Hong Kong for the chapter on “Public Health”.