In FLCC 1742/2024 HKSAR v Y.S.W., the defendant, a life coach (生活指導員) of a school hostel for children with intellectual disabilities, was alleged assaulting a MIP child. It was the prosecution case that the defendant had a dispute with a MIP child over the latter’s behaviour in an activity room. CCTV captured the defendant pushing
Acquittal of Hit-and-Run Captured by CCTV
In ESS 37656,37657/2022 HKSAR v. Yip W.H., the defendant was charged with careless driving and failing to stop after an accident (personal injury). The prosecution alleged that the defendant’s car hit a traffic control officer (“TCO”) in the drop-off area of Ocean Park (“OP”) and left the scene. CCTV footage captured the entire incident. The
The Benefits of Mediation and Arbitration in Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, dispute resolution has evolved significantly over the past few decades, and mediation and arbitration are now often seen as preferred alternatives to traditional litigation. These methods, collectively referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), can be advantageous in terms of cost, time efficiency, flexibility, and privacy, and Hong Kong’s dynamic status as
Commencing Civil Litigation Proceedings in Hong Kong – Key Steps and Considerations
Resolving disputes through the court system can be very costly, unpredictable, emotionally draining and time consuming. It also does not come without risks. Before embarking in civil litigation, it is important to understand the process in Hong Kong and what it is likely to entail.
