Butterworths Hong Kong Public Order Law Handbook - First Edition
Authors: Philip Dykes SC, Jeffrey Tam, Geoffrey Yeung, Emily Yu, Micky Yip, Simon So, Angela Mui
This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the following Ordinances: (i) the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245); (ii) the Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 221); (iii) the Juvenile Offenders Ordinance (Cap. 226); (iv) the Police Force Ordinance (Cap. 232); and (v) the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200), alongside sectional annotations detailing their relevant practice and procedures, as well as the recent legislative and judicial developments.
Butterworths Hong Kong Public Order Law Handbook aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the various criminal Ordinances applicable to public order events in Hong Kong: (i) the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245); (ii) the Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 221); (iii) the Juvenile Offenders Ordinance (Cap. 226); (iv) the Police Force Ordinance (Cap. 232); and (v) the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200); alongside sectional annotations detailing significant cases, rules of court, definitions of words and phrases, discussions on practical aspects, contentious issues, and other authoritative materials. In light of the recent rise in public order events in Hong Kong, this brand-new handbook aims to serve as a useful reference for practitioners appearing in such cases and provide them with the necessary information and knowledge to effectively represent their clients. Familiarity and knowledge in this area of law is particularly important, especially given the tight time constraints often associated with public order cases. Having a thorough understanding of the substantive provisions concerning such affairs will make a decisive difference to the outcome of their client’s case. "
Micky was called to the Bar in 2011 and is a member of Pacific Chambers. He has developed his practice in both civil and criminal litigation and in alternative dispute resolution. His areas of expertise in civil practice include maritime and aviation disputes. In criminal practice, he has prosecuted and defended in the Magistracies and in the Juvenile Court. He also advocated in international arbitration cases and mediated a number of cases in a wide range of disputes. Aside from his practice, he also serves as adjudicator and member of Tribunal and various Appeal Boards.
Angela joined Denis Chang's Chambers in 2017. She has been involved in a wide range of civil matters such as defamation, commercial, probate, family trust, personal injuries, adverse possession, land and conveyancing, securities and finance, employment disputes, discriminatory actions, professional disciplinary actions, judicial review as well as interlocutory matters.
Simon So is a Bar Scholar and Fellow of the United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators.
Immediately after the completion of his pupillage, Simon conducted a 40-day inquiry as a leading counsel before the Commission of Inquiry into the Construction Works at and near the Hung Hom Station Extension under the Shatin to Central Link (SCL) Project, representing a subcontractor who was the whistle-blower of malpractice in the SCL Project.
In his criminal practice, Simon frequently acts as sole counsel and led junior in criminal cases that have attracted significant media attention. Academically, Simon has been invited to write a number of textbooks as a sole author.
Emily has obtained her Bachelor of Laws at the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at the City University of Hong Kong. Emily has joined chambers in 2013 upon completion of her pupillage with Mr. Hectar Pun (Denis Chang's Chambers), Mr. Bruce Tse (Plowman Chambers), Mr. Graham Harris S.C. (Liberty Chambers) and Mr. S.W. Lee (Liberty Chambers).
Emily's practice covers mainly criminal matters with a particular focus on commercial crime. Since commencing practice, she has appeared as a junior in the District Court, the Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeal and the Court of Final Appeal as well as undertaking criminal work at the magistracy level.
In civil matters, Emily also has experience in drafting pleadings for interlocutory applications, general commercial litigation and injunction matters.
Emily is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin and can read and write in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
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