HKSAR V. HAN XINJIA (韓新嘉)

[2023] HKCFA 38 Court of Final Appeal 21 November 2023 • FACC11/2023 • 8 min read

3 cases cited (0 HK, 3 foreign)

Outcome

Appeal allowed

We accordingly allow the appeal and permit the Appellant to reverse her plea.

Source: [2023] HKCFA 38, Court of Final Appeal, decided 21 November 2023. Read directly from the judgment.

Judges (5)

Cheung Coram Fok Coram Gleeson Coram Lam Coram Ribeiro Coram

Counsel (6)

Department of Justice Firm Mike So, Joseph Lau & Co Firm June Wong Counsel Respondent Martin Hui Counsel Appellant Oscar Tan Counsel Appellant Raymond Cheng Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Han Xinjia Appellant

Summary

Han Xinjia applied for leave to appeal against his conviction, raising questions about the proper approach to expert evidence and the admissibility of certain types of forensic analysis. The case concerned the reliability of expert evidence in criminal proceedings. The application was dealt with on its merits.