[2024] HKCFA 25, HKSAR V. TAM TAK CHI (譚得志) - Judgment, Outcome & Holding

Judges (3)

Counsel (7)

Department of Justice Firm Ho Tse Wai & Partners Firm Anthony Chau Counsel Respondent Crystal Chan Counsel Respondent Ernie Tung Counsel Applicant Jeffrey Tam Counsel Applicant Philip Dykes Counsel Applicant

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Tam Tak Chi Applicant

Summary

Tam Tak Chi appealed against his conviction for seditious acts and uttering seditious words. The Court of Final Appeal considered the constitutionality of sedition offences and the proper interpretation of the relevant provisions. The appeal raised important questions about freedom of speech and national security.

Statutes Cited

Crimes Ordinance (Cap 200)

s 10(1)(b)

Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1)

s 23

Cases Cited (5)

HK (5)

(2007) 10 HKCFAR 386 (2016) 19 HKCFAR 372 [2022] HKDC 208 [2024] HKCA 231 [2024] HKCA 649

Cited By (2)

[2025] HKCFA 4

HKSAR V. TAM TAK CHI (譚得志)

[2024] HKDC 1430

HKSAR V. BEST PENCIL (HONG KONG) LIMITED AND OTHERS

Citation influence

HKLII records this judgment as cited by 2 later judgments. This counts every later Hong Kong judgment that references this case, which is broader than the resolved citations listed above.

[2025] HKCFA 4 Court of Final Appeal

6 March 2025

[2024] HKDC 1430 District Court

29 August 2024