Barrister-at-Law
The death of children and infants is deeply concerning. However, recent cases in Hong Kong and the UK highlight the importance of medical and scientific evidence in establishing the cause of death and whether it constitutes a crime.
On the same day (23/5), two persons were convicted of crimes related to cruelty to cats. In both cases, veterinarian evidence was essential in assessing the defendant’s culpability.
More often, smaller clinics struggle with keeping medical records. However, a recent case shows that it is more than professional misconduct when a dentist was prosecuted as a result of poor recordkeeping.
Just as a murderous mystery was being unfolded, leaving the public in shock, another murder trial with a peculiar history had come to an end.
A celebrity was dismembered in a horrific homicide. But in law, even if the body cannot be recovered, the perpetrators could still be convicted.
In a rape appeal, Mr Gordon Chan discovered surprising new evidence from a phone that was sealed for five years, turning the case around.
The Court of Final Appeal recently cited HKSAR v Fung Hoi-yeung with approval, concerning the use of digital evidence in court.
Mr Gordon Chan was recognised by HKU Law Faculty’s August issue newsletter for his meticulous work in a rape appeal case.
