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HKSAR v Chan Chi Cheong

[2025] HKCA 1104
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal allowed appeal relating to New Territories 'Ding' rights and serious conflict of interests affecting legal representatives in criminal proceedings.

Key Principle

Court of Appeal allowed appeal concerning New Territories 'Ding' rights and serious conflict of interests of legal representatives.

Area of Law

criminal

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