HKSAR V. CHUNG LAI TUNG

[2026] HKCA 210 Court of Appeal 6 February 2026 • CACC62/2023 • 8 min read

4 cases cited (0 HK, 4 foreign)

Outcome

Application granted

we grant the application for an extension of time to allow the applicant to apply for leave to appeal against sentence.

Source: [2026] HKCA 210, Court of Appeal, decided 6 February 2026. Read directly from the judgment.

Judges (2)

Macrae Coram Zervos Coram

Counsel (2)

Department of Justice Firm Rosa Lo Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Chung Lai Tung Applicant

Case Significance

HKSAR v Chung Lai Tung [2026] HKCA 210 came before the Court of Appeal on an application for an extension of time to seek leave to appeal against sentence. The court held that "we grant the application for an extension of time to allow the applicant to apply for leave to appeal against sentence," a ruling that referred to [2023] HKCFI 1151, (1999) 2 HKCFAR 184, [2009] 2 HKLRD 437 and [2025] 2 HKLRD 138.

Summary

Chung Lai Tung appealed against her conviction and/or sentence in criminal proceedings. The Court of Appeal considered the grounds of appeal raised by the appellant. The appeal was determined with reasons for judgment delivered on 6 February 2026.

What did the Court of Appeal decide regarding the extension of time application in HKSAR v Chung Lai Tung [2026] HKCA 210?

The Court of Appeal granted the application, holding that "we grant the application for an extension of time to allow the applicant to apply for leave to appeal against sentence," permitting the applicant to bring a late application for leave to appeal against sentence.