Paragraph 3(e)
75.
Since 1982; attendance of witnesses before the court is not by way of subpoena but by way of summons or order. (s. 38A of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, Cap. 221) Any person who without just excuse disobeys a witness order for a witness summons is guilty of a contempt of Court.
Paragraph 3(g)
76.
A confession statement made by an accused cannot be tendered by the prosecution in criminal proceedings unless it is made voluntarily. It is for the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the confession was made voluntarily in the sense that it has not been obtained from the accused either by fear of prejudice or hope of advantage exercised or held out by a person in authority, The accused can challenge the admissibility of the confession "trial within a trial" is then held in the absence of the jury whereby the judge will determine the issue of admissibility by hearing evidence from prosecution witnesses and the accused, if he chooses to give evidence on that issue only.
Paragraph 5
A
77. The Attorney General may, with the leave of the Court of Appeal, apply to the Court of Appeal for the review of any sentence passed by any court below on the grounds that the sentence is not authorised by law, is wrong in principle or is manifestly excessive or manifestly inadequate. (s. 81A of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance Cap. 221)
Article 17
78. The common law relating to libel and slander applies in Hong Kong and private property may only be searched on a warrant issued by a Magistrate or under express statutory powers.
Article 18
79.
A number of schools with religious affiliations are in receipt of recurrent aid from Government. The codes of administration governing the management of such schools provide that no pupil shall be compelled to attend religious instruction or to participate in religious observances,
Article 19
Paragraph 2
80.
The Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance enacted in 1985 makes provision for the powers and privileges of the Legislative Council. its members and officers including freedom of speech and debate in the Council and immunity from civil or criminal proceedings in respect of matters said or documents brought before the Council or any committee.