Books by Patrick WS Cheung

The 12th edition of Sentencing in Hong Kong is indispensable for judicial officers, practitioners and academics. 

It charts the evolution of sentencing law and practice with cogency and precision.

The Appendix summarises useful judgments in all areas and indicates maximum penalties.

Aggravating factors are reviewed, including the theft of mobile phones, domestic violence and pickpocketing.

Mitigating factors are explained, including advanced age, change of penalty and ignorance of the law.

The latest sentencing guidelines for trafficking in dangerous drugs are incorporated, and the ability of previously sentenced offenders to take advantage of them is considered.

The way in which those convicted of national security offences should be sentenced is explained, together with their eligibility for remission.

Latest judgments concerning assistance to the authorities, concurrent and consecutive sentences, costs in criminal cases compensation orders, fines, life imprisonment and the manufacture of dangerous drugs are referenced.

A comparative dimension is provided where considered helpful, and English authority on the factors affecting the discount for those who help the police is included.

This edition is comprehensive and provides insights into aspects of sentencing which will benefit everybody involved in criminal justice.

It is current as of 1 May 2026.