SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE V. LEUNG KWOK HUNG

[2021] HKCFA 7 Court of Final Appeal 9 March 2021 • FAMC20/2020 • 2 min read

Judges (3)

Counsel (8)

Department of Justice Firm Ho Tse Wai & Partners Firm Antony Leung Counsel Respondent Carter Chim Counsel Applicant Jason Lee Counsel Applicant Lord David Philip Pannick Counsel Applicant Margaret Ng Counsel Applicant Vinci Lam Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Secretary for Justice Respondent Leung Kwok Hung Applicant

Summary

Leung Kwok Hung was granted leave to appeal on questions concerning Legislative Council privilege and the scope of section 17(c) of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance. The case raised issues about whether LegCo members are subject to criminal prosecution for contempt during proceedings and the constitutional limits on such prosecution. Leave was granted on multiple questions of law.