The following cases were recently reported by the Hon Mr Justice Bokhary. See below for His Lordship’s remarks and observations by way of Editor’s Notes.

Ng Nim Chung v Ng Wing Man Terry [2024] 4 HKLRD 1

“The main importance of this judgment lies in the second of the above holdings.”

HKSAR v Abbas Waseem [2024] 4 HKLRD 14

“The matters for which this judgment is important are indicated in the catchwords and expanded upon in the foregoing holdings.”

HKSAR v Li Fuchao [2024] 4 HKLRD 32

“This case provides an illustration of what amounts to a classic case for a 50% discount of sentence in recognition of a timely guilty plea and practical and useful assistance to the authorities.”

Gao Jie v Director of Immigration [2024] 4 HKLRD 284

“The main importance of this case lies in the point dealt with in the first of the above holdings. Nothing novel arises in regard to the points dealt with in the second holding.”

WSSA v SYH (Application for Recusal) [2024] 4 HKLRD 325

“Particular attention is drawn to the option referred to in the seventh of the above holdings.”

Pang Chui Ping v Registrar of the High Court [2024] 4 HKLRD 393

“This judgment illustrates (i) the difference referred to in the catchwords; and (ii) the very rare sort of situation referred to in the catchwords.”