This annual title is the essential sentencing text, updated with all the latest changes from the past 12 months, including new legislation, the new Criminal Practice Directions, new Sentencing Guidelines, and all-important cases from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). The book is split into two parts. Part A contains everything you need to know about sentencing procedure, courts’ sentencing powers and sentencing principles. The title has been structured around the Sentencing Code with extensive commentary and the availability of sentences, on the Sentencing Code (as amended) and guidance regarding the extent to which case law pre-dating the Sentencing Code continues to apply. Part B provides guidance on determining the appropriate sentence for almost all criminal offences, including the sentencing guidelines and important cases from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on the application of the guidelines. Part B also includes commentary on the approach to determining the appropriate sentence designed to be useful to practitioners and the judiciary. The title includes extensive expert commentary from the authors and other expert practitioners and academics, identifying likely arguments and areas of ambiguity. There are concise summaries of all the relevant case law, giving users everything they need to know. The book is intended for use in sentencing hearings and appeals, in court and for out of court research. Written and structured around the Sentencing Code Case summaries of important cases with expert commentary Analysis of sentencing guidelines, identifying particular issues and providing commentary Includes all relevant legislation such as the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Criminal Justice Act 2003, the Sentencing Code, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Coverage extends to both the Crown Court and the magistrates’ courts New coverage in this edition includes revised sections and commentary and various other changes to reflect new legislation and case law. `

Zander on PACE has been established for more than three decades as the leading work in this important field. The book ranges widely, including not only the 500 plus pages of Professor Zander’s authoritative commentary but the full text of the statute law as repeatedly amended and of the PACE Codes of Practice. It covers equally the police powers of civilians under the Police Reform Act 2002. It deals with the related terrorism provisions and the terrorism Codes of Practice as well as the statute and case law on the right of silence. The book draws on more than 900 judicial decisions including dozens of new cases. At the end of chapters, as in previous editions, there is a Q&A section giving quick answers on common practical problems. Changes since the last edition include in particular the major revision of pre-charge bail (some 20 new pages of the statute and corresponding new pages of author’s commentary); new rules on stop and search; the Law Commission’s 2020 report on search warrants; new provisions regarding the use of body-worn cameras for recording of suspect interviews elsewhere than at police stations; new rules regarding the photographing of suspects and the retention of fingerprints in terrorism cases; and changes to Codes C and H regarding the health, hygiene and welfare needs of detainees, particularly female detainees.

Endorsed by the Hong Kong Judiciary, Archbold Hong Kong 2025 is the essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing and practice in Hong Kong.

The Honourable Mr Justice Bokhary GBM, NPJ continues as Editor-in-Chief and Professor Simon Young of the University of Hong Kong serves as General Editor. Each chapter focuses on what the law is, rather than what it ought to be, and reflects the experience and expertise of the talented pool of over 45 specialist criminal practitioners and academics.

In this new edition, recent developments in the areas include: 

• Extensive updates to many chapters, in particular Chapter 2 (The Criminal Jurisdiction of the Courts) and Chapter 8 (Oral Testimony of Witnesses)

• Chapter 26 (National Security) has undergone significant revisions to reflect the numerous latest developments.

• HKSAR v Tam Tak Chi [2024] HKCA 231: The classification of an offence and the mode of trial determines where the trial should take place or, in other words, which court has the jurisdiction to try the offence

• HKSAR v Ng Man Kam Rockman [2023] HKDC 835: In matrimonial proceedings, understating income when testifying under oath as a witness and providing false information and documents to court, which were planned, premeditated with the intention of not complying with a court order constituted perjury and perverting the course of justice

• HKSAR v Lam Kit Wai [2023] 3 HKLRD 996: The power of the Court of Appeal to order loss of time also covers scenario where a renewed application for bail pending appeal is dismissed

Archbold Hong Kong 2025 is published in two handy volumes - Volume 1 covers criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing and Volume 2 covers the general principles of criminal liability, human rights and specific offences. 

This annual title is the essential sentencing text, updated with all the latest changes from the past 12 months, including new legislation, the new Criminal Practice Directions, new Sentencing Guidelines, and all-important cases from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). The book is split into two parts. Part A contains everything you need to know about sentencing procedure, courts’ sentencing powers and sentencing principles. The title has been structured around the Sentencing Code with extensive commentary and the availability of sentences, on the Sentencing Code (as amended) and guidance regarding the extent to which case law pre-dating the Sentencing Code continues to apply. Part B provides guidance on determining the appropriate sentence for almost all criminal offences, including the sentencing guidelines and important cases from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on the application of the guidelines. Part B also includes commentary on the approach to determining the appropriate sentence designed to be useful to practitioners and the judiciary. The title includes extensive expert commentary from the authors and other expert practitioners and academics, identifying likely arguments and areas of ambiguity. There are concise summaries of all the relevant case law, giving users everything they need to know. The book is intended for use in sentencing hearings and appeals, in court and for out of court research. Written and structured around the Sentencing Code Case summaries of important cases with expert commentary Analysis of sentencing guidelines, identifying particular issues and providing commentary Includes all relevant legislation such as the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Criminal Justice Act 2003, the Sentencing Code, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Coverage extends to both the Crown Court and the magistrates’ courts New coverage in this edition includes revised sections and commentary and various other changes to reflect new legislation and case law. `

• Comprehensive content – provides a one-stop reference text for all appeals in all Hong Kong criminal jurisdictions.
   
• Holistic approach – covers both sides in the appeals process, namely appeals by defendants and the prosecution.
   
• A practical tool – a step-by-step guide to assist practitioners commence and complete a criminal appeal including easy to read flow charts and diagrams.
   
• Provides practitioners with context through detailed discussion and application of key cases as well as a historical chapter to explain the origins of contemporary appellate procedures and practices and a detailed introduction to the overall court structures appeal paths and the role of the prosecution in Hong Kong.
   
• Value added content – includes discussion of the constitutional significance of criminal appeals, appeals as a human right, and appeals as an integral component of the Rule of Law.

 

Criminal Appeals in Hong Kong provides a concise and comprehensive explanation of criminal appeals in all criminal jurisdictions in Hong Kong. A chapter is devoted to each of the courts in Hong Kong and a step-by-step guide is provided to assist practitioners in deciding whether to commence an appeal or to respond to an appeal. The key statutory provisions are set out in a clear manner and key cases are discussed to explain the central legal issues. Applicable Practice Directions are included. The book also contains a detailed historical account of the development of criminal appeals in Hong Kong and a chapter explaining the court structure and the role of the prosecution. The constitutional significance of criminal appeals is explained including the meaning and scope of art 11(4) of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and relevant provisions in the Basic Law. The importance of criminal appeals to the Rule of Law is a central theme in the book.

 

This annual title is the essential sentencing text, updated with all the latest changes from the past 12 months, including new legislation, the new Criminal Practice Directions, new Sentencing Guidelines, and all-important cases from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). The book is split into two parts. Part A contains everything you need to know about sentencing procedure, courts’ sentencing powers and sentencing principles. The title has been structured around the Sentencing Code with extensive commentary and the availability of sentences, on the Sentencing Code (as amended) and guidance regarding the extent to which case law pre-dating the Sentencing Code continues to apply. Part B provides guidance on determining the appropriate sentence for almost all criminal offences, including the sentencing guidelines and important cases from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on the application of the guidelines. Part B also includes commentary on the approach to determining the appropriate sentence designed to be useful to practitioners and the judiciary. The title includes extensive expert commentary from the authors and other expert practitioners and academics, identifying likely arguments and areas of ambiguity. There are concise summaries of all the relevant case law, giving users everything they need to know. The book is intended for use in sentencing hearings and appeals, in court and for out of court research. Written and structured around the Sentencing Code Case summaries of important cases with expert commentary Analysis of sentencing guidelines, identifying particular issues and providing commentary Includes all relevant legislation such as the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Criminal Justice Act 2003, the Sentencing Code, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Coverage extends to both the Crown Court and the magistrates’ courts New coverage in this edition includes revised sections and commentary and various other changes to reflect new legislation and case law. `

Endorsed by the Hong Kong Judiciary, Archbold Hong Kong 2024 is the essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing and practice in Hong Kong.

The Honourable Mr Justice Bokhary GBM, NPJ continues as Editor-in-Chief and Professor Simon Young of the University of Hong Kong serves as General Editor. Each chapter focuses on what the law is, rather than what it ought to be, and reflects the experience and expertise of the talented pool of over 45 specialist criminal practitioners and academics.

In this new edition, recent developments in the areas include: 

• If the defendant repeats the offence against multiple victims this will be an aggravating factor, and should be progressively taken into account in the assessment of sentence (Secretary for Justice v Yu Chun Hing [2022] 1 HKLRD 31)

• New developments regarding extreme cruelty and neglect of a child (HKSAR v CHP [2023] 2 HKLRD 53) and that a guilty plea can be considered as defendant's acceptance that he was party to an attack (HKSAR v Wong Chun Man [2022] 3 HKLRD 459) 

• Whether an appellant should be deprived of costs in a magistracy appeal (HKSAR v Elthaf, Chaudry Muhammad [2023] HKCFI 694)

• Whether the judicial interventions and the composition of the court impacted on the fairness of the trial (e.g. where a judge sits alone or where there is judge and jury) (HKSAR v Christopher Okechi Nwosu [2023] HKCA 396)

Archbold Hong Kong 2024 is published in two handy volumes - Volume 1 covers criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing and Volume 2 covers the general principles of criminal liability, human rights and specific offences. 

Endorsed by the Hong Kong Judiciary, Archbold Hong Kong 2024 is the essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing and practice in Hong Kong.

The Honourable Mr Justice Bokhary GBM, NPJ continues as Editor-in-Chief and Professor Simon Young of the University of Hong Kong serves as General Editor. Each chapter focuses on what the law is, rather than what it ought to be, and reflects the experience and expertise of the talented pool of over 45 specialist criminal practitioners and academics.

In this new edition, recent developments in the areas include: 

• If the defendant repeats the offence against multiple victims this will be an aggravating factor, and should be progressively taken into account in the assessment of sentence (Secretary for Justice v Yu Chun Hing [2022] 1 HKLRD 31)

• New developments regarding extreme cruelty and neglect of a child (HKSAR v CHP [2023] 2 HKLRD 53) and that a guilty plea can be considered as defendant's acceptance that he was party to an attack (HKSAR v Wong Chun Man [2022] 3 HKLRD 459) 

• Whether an appellant should be deprived of costs in a magistracy appeal (HKSAR v Elthaf, Chaudry Muhammad [2023] HKCFI 694)

• Whether the judicial interventions and the composition of the court impacted on the fairness of the trial (e.g. where a judge sits alone or where there is judge and jury) (HKSAR v Christopher Okechi Nwosu [2023] HKCA 396)

Archbold Hong Kong 2024 is published in two handy volumes - Volume 1 covers criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing and Volume 2 covers the general principles of criminal liability, human rights and specific offences. 

Zander on PACE has been established for more than three decades as the leading work in this important field. The book ranges widely, including not only the 500 plus pages of Professor Zander’s authoritative commentary but the full text of the statute law as repeatedly amended and of the PACE Codes of Practice. It covers equally the police powers of civilians under the Police Reform Act 2002. It deals with the related terrorism provisions and the terrorism Codes of Practice as well as the statute and case law on the right of silence. The book draws on more than 900 judicial decisions including dozens of new cases. At the end of chapters, as in previous editions, there is a Q&A section giving quick answers on common practical problems. Changes since the last edition include in particular the major revision of pre-charge bail (some 20 new pages of the statute and corresponding new pages of author’s commentary); new rules on stop and search; the Law Commission’s 2020 report on search warrants; new provisions regarding the use of body-worn cameras for recording of suspect interviews elsewhere than at police stations; new rules regarding the photographing of suspects and the retention of fingerprints in terrorism cases; and changes to Codes C and H regarding the health, hygiene and welfare needs of detainees, particularly female detainees.

Endorsed by the Hong Kong Judiciary, Archbold Hong Kong 2025 is the essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing and practice in Hong Kong.

The Honourable Mr Justice Bokhary GBM, NPJ continues as Editor-in-Chief and Professor Simon Young of the University of Hong Kong serves as General Editor. Each chapter focuses on what the law is, rather than what it ought to be, and reflects the experience and expertise of the talented pool of over 45 specialist criminal practitioners and academics.

In this new edition, recent developments in the areas include: 

• Extensive updates to many chapters, in particular Chapter 2 (The Criminal Jurisdiction of the Courts) and Chapter 8 (Oral Testimony of Witnesses)

• Chapter 26 (National Security) has undergone significant revisions to reflect the numerous latest developments.

• HKSAR v Tam Tak Chi [2024] HKCA 231: The classification of an offence and the mode of trial determines where the trial should take place or, in other words, which court has the jurisdiction to try the offence

• HKSAR v Ng Man Kam Rockman [2023] HKDC 835: In matrimonial proceedings, understating income when testifying under oath as a witness and providing false information and documents to court, which were planned, premeditated with the intention of not complying with a court order constituted perjury and perverting the course of justice

• HKSAR v Lam Kit Wai [2023] 3 HKLRD 996: The power of the Court of Appeal to order loss of time also covers scenario where a renewed application for bail pending appeal is dismissed

Archbold Hong Kong 2025 is published in two handy volumes - Volume 1 covers criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing and Volume 2 covers the general principles of criminal liability, human rights and specific offences. 

Zander on PACE has been established for more than three decades as the leading work in this important field. The book ranges widely, including not only the 500 plus pages of Professor Zander’s authoritative commentary but the full text of the statute law as repeatedly amended and of the PACE Codes of Practice. It covers equally the police powers of civilians under the Police Reform Act 2002. It deals with the related terrorism provisions and the terrorism Codes of Practice as well as the statute and case law on the right of silence. The book draws on more than 900 judicial decisions including dozens of new cases. At the end of chapters, as in previous editions, there is a Q&A section giving quick answers on common practical problems. Changes since the last edition include in particular the major revision of pre-charge bail (some 20 new pages of the statute and corresponding new pages of author’s commentary); new rules on stop and search; the Law Commission’s 2020 report on search warrants; new provisions regarding the use of body-worn cameras for recording of suspect interviews elsewhere than at police stations; new rules regarding the photographing of suspects and the retention of fingerprints in terrorism cases; and changes to Codes C and H regarding the health, hygiene and welfare needs of detainees, particularly female detainees.

• Comprehensive content – provides a one-stop reference text for all appeals in all Hong Kong criminal jurisdictions.
   
• Holistic approach – covers both sides in the appeals process, namely appeals by defendants and the prosecution.
   
• A practical tool – a step-by-step guide to assist practitioners commence and complete a criminal appeal including easy to read flow charts and diagrams.
   
• Provides practitioners with context through detailed discussion and application of key cases as well as a historical chapter to explain the origins of contemporary appellate procedures and practices and a detailed introduction to the overall court structures appeal paths and the role of the prosecution in Hong Kong.
   
• Value added content – includes discussion of the constitutional significance of criminal appeals, appeals as a human right, and appeals as an integral component of the Rule of Law.

 

Criminal Appeals in Hong Kong provides a concise and comprehensive explanation of criminal appeals in all criminal jurisdictions in Hong Kong. A chapter is devoted to each of the courts in Hong Kong and a step-by-step guide is provided to assist practitioners in deciding whether to commence an appeal or to respond to an appeal. The key statutory provisions are set out in a clear manner and key cases are discussed to explain the central legal issues. Applicable Practice Directions are included. The book also contains a detailed historical account of the development of criminal appeals in Hong Kong and a chapter explaining the court structure and the role of the prosecution. The constitutional significance of criminal appeals is explained including the meaning and scope of art 11(4) of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and relevant provisions in the Basic Law. The importance of criminal appeals to the Rule of Law is a central theme in the book.