HKSAR V. GWALA NHLANHLA JOHANNES

[2025] HKCA 751 Court of Appeal 12 August 2025 • CACC175/2024 • 11 min read

2 cases cited (0 HK, 2 foreign)

Judges (1)

Zervos Coram

Counsel (2)

Department of Justice Firm Wilson Lam Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent GWALA Nhlanhla Johannes Applicant

Summary

Gwala Nhlanhla Johannes, a South African national, was convicted of trafficking in 540 grammes of cocaine and sentenced to 19 years and 6 months' imprisonment. He applied for leave to appeal against conviction, arguing duress and raising issues about jury directions on duress. The application was refused, with the Court finding the judge properly directed the jury on the issues including the specimen directions on duress.

Cases Cited (2)

HK (2)

[2024] 1 HKLRD 797 [2025] 2 HKLRD 138

Citation influence

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[2026] HKCA 67 Court of Appeal

20 January 2026