A step-by-step guide on criminal procedure in Hong Kong
Criminal Procedure in Hong Kong is a comprehensive guide on the many and varied aspects of criminal procedure and the criminal justice system in Hong Kong.
A step-by-step practical guide
Combining essential statutes, cases and case scenarios, this title is a handy volume for criminal practitioners to bring to court. It also covers essential details of the general aspects of a criminal trial, including powers of law enforcement agencies, criminal investigations, roles of the key players and the relevant statutory and common law powers founding the entire criminal justice system in Hong Kong.
Completely up-to-date
This text covers important recent developments, such as changes to the criminal jurisdiction of the courts of the HKSAR in view of the opening of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link, and amendments to the Code of Conduct of the Hong Kong Bar Association and Practice Direction 9.3 – Criminal Proceedings in the Court of First Instance.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction to Criminal Procedure 2 Criminal jurisdiction of the Courts in Hong Kong 3 Investigation process of an alleged crime 4 Commencement of Criminal Proceedings 5 Preliminary Court Appearances & Procedure prior to Trial 6 Trial Process in the Magistrates’ Courts and District Court 7 Trial Process on Indictment in the Court of First Instance 8 Mitigation & Sentencing 9 Funding & Costs 10 Criminal Appeal
