HKSAR V. YIP KA YU

[2025] HKCA 718 Court of Appeal 30 July 2025 • CACC185/2023 • 5 min read

2 cases cited (0 HK, 2 foreign)

Judges (3)

Anthea Pang Coram Macrae Coram Zervos Coram

Counsel (5)

Department of Justice Firm Francis Kong & Co Firm Brian Yu Counsel Appellant Charles J Chan Counsel Appellant Ira Lui Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Yip Ka Yu Appellant

Summary

HKSAR v Yip Ka Yu concerned a retrial order and costs following the Court of Appeal's earlier judgment allowing the appellant's appeal against conviction for conspiracy to commit arson. The Court ordered a retrial, holding that the interests of justice required it given the seriousness of the charges and the strength of the remaining evidence. Costs were awarded including costs for two counsel.