HKSAR V. XIAO CHUNQIANG

[2025] HKCA 323 Court of Appeal 9 April 2025 • CACC116/2022 • 31 min read

5 cases cited (0 HK, 5 foreign)

Judges (3)

Counsel (6)

Department of Justice Firm Ernest Tang, Solicitors Firm Andrew Lau Counsel Applicant David Chan Counsel Respondent Glen Kong Counsel Respondent Phil Chau Counsel Applicant

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Xiao Chunqiang Applicant

Summary

Xiao Chunqiang was convicted by a jury of murdering his wife on 14 November 2019, having pleaded guilty to manslaughter by provocation which was rejected by the prosecution. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. The Court of Appeal considered his appeal against conviction, addressing issues including provocation and the judge's directions to the jury.