Evidence - Gordon Chan, Esq

Cases of Sudden Babies Death

Gordon Chan, Esq and Faith Yeung — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:52:37 +0000

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.

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Don’t Mess with Cats

Gordon Chan, Esq — Wed, 24 May 2023 04:04:35 +0000

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.

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Lousy medical records lead to criminal troubles

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:59:44 +0000

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.

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A Bodyless Murder? (Cont’d)

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:38:51 +0000

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.

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A Bodyless Murder?

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 04:55:43 +0000

A celebrity was dismembered in a horrific homicide. But in law, even if the body cannot be recovered, the perpetrators could still be convicted.

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The Problem of a Phone

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:58:05 +0000

In a rape appeal, Mr Gordon Chan discovered surprising new evidence from a phone that was sealed for five years, turning the case around.

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The Court of Final Appeal affirming admissibility of digital photos

Gordon Chan, Esq — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:37:10 +0000

The Court of Final Appeal recently cited HKSAR v Fung Hoi-yeung with approval, concerning the use of digital evidence in court.

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Recognition by HKU Law Faculty Newsletter

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:39:09 +0000

Mr Gordon Chan was recognised by HKU Law Faculty's August issue newsletter for his meticulous work in a rape appeal case.

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