The Curious Case of Bus Seat Belts
Wearing a seat belt can save lives. But the implementation of the latest seat belt regulations leaves bus passengers confused.
How retrospective is Huang Ruifang?
While Huang Ruifang (No 3) had reduced the sentence for trafficking certain dangerous drugs, a natural question follows: How far back does it apply to other cases?
The Right to Silence
Hong Kong remains one of the few places in the common law world where the right to silence is unaffected by legislation. The Court of Final Appeal examined different aspects of this right in two rulings over two years.
Authorship for Lexis+ Hong Kong Practical Guidance – TMT
Mr Gordon Chan is proud to be appointed as an author for Lexis+ Hong Kong Practical Guidance in TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications), covering regulations on medical devices, medical and health apps.
Remote hearings expanded to Criminal courts
The judiciary is trialling remote hearings for High Court bail proceedings. The first two hearings occurred on 12 January 2026.
Recognition as Lexology Legal Influencer in Future of Legal Services
Gordon Chan has been named a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q4 2025 in Future of Legal Services – Asia-Pacific.
Talk on Hong Kong Criminal Legal System to SideBySide Volunteers
Mr Gordon Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s criminal legal system and the vital role of juries in the SideBySide Mock Trial competition for volunteers.
A Case of Identity
In a strange case of confusion, a lady was accused of failing to keep HKID records for her employees. Mr Gordon Chan persuaded the ImmD before the trial to withdraw the summonses and to bind over the lady instead.
Third Interview by TVB News on Permanent Stay of Medical Council Proceedings
TVB News programme “News Magazine 新聞透視” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about issues with prolonged handling of complaints in the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
Mr Gordon Chan obtained a Diploma in Legal Medicine
Mr Gordon Chan is pleased to have passed the examination and obtained a Diploma of Legal Medicine from the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
East Week Interview on Pinball Machines and Potential Gambling Elements
East Week magazine interviewed Mr Gordon Chan regarding the emergence of pinball machines in Hong Kong that may involve an element of gambling.