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”.
How to Seize a Giant Tank?
In a recent industrial summonses appeal, the court dealt with an interesting issue concerning property seizure – When and how can properties be seized by a court’s order?
Recognition by HKU Law Faculty Newsletter
Mr Gordon Chan was recognised by HKU Law Faculty’s August issue newsletter for his meticulous work in a rape appeal case.
Cheers to Prize Winners of Beat Drugs@ Mock Trial 2.0
Happy to see that the Beat Drugs@Mock Trial 2.0 competition has successfully concluded. Congratulations to all the winning teams.
Danger on Zebra Crossing
Mr Gordon Chan prosecuted a high-profile traffic case in TMS 3182/2022, in which a man was found guilty of dangerous driving after trial.
What makes a dating app swindler?
Sometimes the criminal court is asked to deal with difficult questions of dating and relationships. This is exactly the case when the court has to decide if two men are “Tinder swindlers”.
Can I eat the innards of a dog?
The High Court recently dealt with a seemingly archaic issue of whether the innards of a dog are “dog meat”, the consumption of which had been banned since the 1950s.