HKSAR V. YIP KA YU

[2025] HKCA 718 Court of Appeal 30 July 2025 • CACC185/2023 • 5 min read

2 cases cited (0 SG, 2 foreign)

Judges (3)

Anthea Pang Coram Macrae Coram Zervos Coram

Counsel (5)

Department of Justice Firm Francis Kong & Co Firm Brian Yu Counsel Appellant Charles J Chan Counsel Appellant Ira Lui Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

HKSAR Respondent Yip Ka Yu Appellant

Summary

HKSAR v Yip Ka Yu concerned a retrial order and costs following the Court of Appeal's earlier judgment allowing the appellant's appeal against conviction for conspiracy to commit arson. The Court ordered a retrial, holding that the interests of justice required it given the seriousness of the charges and the strength of the remaining evidence. Costs were awarded including costs for two counsel.

Cases Cited (2)

HK (2)

[2021] 5 HKLRD 248 [2025] HKCA 573

Judgment

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Source: HKLII ([2025] HKCA 718)