HKSAR V. MAK WING WA (麥永華)

[2023] HKCFA 6 Court of Final Appeal 20 February 2023 • FAMC37/2022 • 2 min read

2 cases cited (0 HK, 2 foreign)

Judges (3)

Counsel (5)

Department of Justice Firm To, Lam & Co Firm Angela Wong Counsel Applicant H. Y. Wong Counsel Respondent Karen Ng Counsel Applicant

Parties (2)

HKSAR Applicant Mak Wing Wa Respondent

Summary

Mak Wing Wa applied for leave to appeal against his conviction, raising questions about the proper approach to identification evidence and the Turnbull guidelines. The case concerned the reliability of witness identification in criminal proceedings and whether the conviction was safe. The application for leave to appeal was dismissed.