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HKSAR v Lee Ming Tee

(2003) 6 HKCFAR 336
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2003
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Refusal to comply with SFC compulsory production notice held not to engage the right against self-incrimination so as to constitute a defence to contempt of court in HK.

Key Principle

contempt of court; SFC investigation; refusal to comply with compulsory production notice; right against self-incrimination

Area of Law

criminal

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