HKSAR V. MILNE JOHN
Outcome
Leave to appeal grantedleave to appeal was granted answered in the manner set out in paragraph [72] above.
Source: [2022] HKCFA 22, Court of Final Appeal, decided 14 November 2022. Read directly from the judgment.
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Summary
The prosecution was granted leave to appeal against the acquittal of John Milne on the ground that the trial judge erred in granting a permanent stay of criminal proceedings. The Court addressed the proper principles for granting a stay of proceedings and the bail conditions that should apply pending appeal. Leave to appeal was granted on the substantial and grave injustice basis.
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Judgment
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Read on HKLIISource: HKLII ([2022] HKCFA 22)