MK V. DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AID

[2023] HKCFA 22 Court of Final Appeal 1 August 2023 • FAMV179/2023 • 8 min read

5 cases cited (0 HK, 5 foreign)

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

Department of Justice Firm Jimmie K.S. Wong & Partners Firm Abraham Chan Counsel Unknown John Cheung Counsel Unknown Jonathan Chang Counsel Applicant Martin Ho Counsel Applicant Queenie Ng Counsel Applicant

Parties (3)

Director of Legal Aid Interested Party Registrar of High Court Respondent Mk Applicant

Summary

MK appealed regarding the Director of Legal Aid's refusal to grant legal aid for proceedings challenging the gender recognition framework. The Court of Final Appeal considered the proper approach to the means test and merits test for legal aid in constitutional cases. The appeal addressed important questions about access to justice.