LI HAO TIAN V. THE SECRETARY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE

[2026] HKCA 16 Court of Appeal 8 January 2026 • CACV480/2024 • 22 min read

4 cases cited (0 SG, 4 foreign)

Judges (2)

Anthony Chan Coram Au Coram

Counsel (3)

Department of Justice Firm Celina Lam Counsel Respondent Tommy Cheung Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

The Secretary for the Civil Service Putative Respondent Li Hao Tian Applicant

Summary

Li Hao Tian appealed against the dismissal of his judicial review application challenging a decision of the Secretary for the Civil Service regarding his employment or appointment. The Court of Appeal examined the grounds of appeal and the public law principles applicable. The appeal was heard with judgment delivered on 8 January 2026.

Cases Cited (4)

HK (4)

[2019] 4 HKLRD 225 [2019] HKCA 1022 [2022] 2 HKLRD 845 [2024] HKCFI 2580

Judgment

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Read on HKLII

Source: HKLII ([2026] HKCA 16)