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ZN v Secretary for Justice

[2018] 3 HKLRD 778
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2018
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Established the approach for determining remedies required in light of investigative failures by public authorities in HK.

Key Principle

The case established an approach for determining remedies necessary in light of investigative failures.

Area of Law

public-law

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