Hong Kong

Gammon (Hong Kong) Ltd v Attorney-General

[1985] AC 1

JurisdictionHong Kong

Year1985

Statusunclear

Key Principle

strict liability; regulatory offence; Building Ordinance; presumption of mens rea; public safety exception

criminal

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