10-FEB-1993
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LEGAL-PROSECUTIONS 7/F
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5.
Rules of Evidence
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The rules of evidence applied in criminal trials in
Hong Kong are governed by the Evidence Ordinance
and/or the principles developed by common law.
These rules are as strictly applied by the courts
in Hong Kong as they are in all other civilised
jurisdictions.
6. Representation by Counsel
In this case the prosecution and the defence,
certainly of Osman and Tan are in the hands of
distinguished and experienced Queen's Counsel from
London. To suggest that they or any of them would
permit the trial to be conducted improperly or
unfairly is a nonsense.
7.
The Rights of an Accused in the event of Conviction
In the event of Saniman being returned to Hong Kong
and convicted after trial, it should be noted that
the maximum sentence in respect of any single
charge which he is likely to face is seven years
imprisonment. Conspiracy to defraud now carries a
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