HKSAR V. CHOY LAP HO, DANIEL

[2026] HKCA 211 Court of Appeal 6 February 2026 • CACC111/2025 • 6 min read

4 cases cited (0 HK, 4 foreign)

Outcome

Appeal allowed

The appeal is allowed to that extent.

Source: [2026] HKCA 211, Court of Appeal, decided 6 February 2026. Read directly from the judgment.

Judges (2)

Macrae Coram Zervos Coram

Counsel (4)

Department of Justice Firm Vitus Lawyers Firm Hermina Ng Counsel Applicant Jason Lau Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Choy Lap Ho, Daniel Applicant

Case Significance

HKSAR v. Choy Lap Ho, Daniel [2026] HKCA 211 is a Court of Appeal decision dated 6 February 2026, on appeal from HKSAR v. Choy Lap Ho, Daniel [2024] HKCFI 1245. The Court of Appeal held: "The appeal is allowed to that extent," referring to authorities including (1999) 2 HKCFAR 184, [2014] 3 HKLRD 691 and [2025] 2 HKLRD 138.

Summary

Choy Lap Ho, Daniel appealed against his conviction and/or sentence in criminal proceedings. The Court of Appeal considered the grounds of appeal against the trial judge's findings. The appeal was heard with reasons for judgment delivered on 6 February 2026.

What was the outcome of HKSAR v. Choy Lap Ho, Daniel [2026] HKCA 211?

The Court of Appeal held: "The appeal is allowed to that extent," in a decision dated 6 February 2026 that followed the earlier proceeding HKSAR v. Choy Lap Ho, Daniel [2024] HKCFI 1245.