RICHARD SWAN V. THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF PAMELA YOUDE NETHERSOLE EASTERN HOSPITAL

[2026] HKCFI 853 Court of First Instance 6 February 2026 • HCAL118/2026 • 15 min read

2 cases cited (0 HK, 2 foreign)

Judges (1)

Grace Chow Coram

Counsel (2)

Johnson Stokes & Master Firm Denise Souza Counsel Respondent

Parties (4)

The Medical Superintendent of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Defendant The Medical Superintendent of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Respondent Richard Swan Applicant Richard Swan Plaintiff

Statutes Cited

High Court Ordinance (Cap 4)

Mental Health Ordinance (Cap 136)

Cases Cited (2)

HK (2)

[2021] 5 HKLRD 166 [2023] HKCFI 820

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Source: HKLII ([2026] HKCFI 853)