Sentencing in Hong Kong, 7th Edition

Comprehensive and indispensable --- The influential text, Sentencing in Hong Kong, is now in its 7th edition

Sentencing in Hong Kong is an indispensable tool for criminal practitioners to navigate the complexities of sentencing law and procedure. The works aids in determining advice to the client and in preparation for sentencing. The text is both analytical and practical, providing an essential work of reference for anyone involved in criminal proceedings.

"In the Foreword to the Sixth Edition, Patrick Chan, formerly a Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal, said: 'To indulge in making comparison with other cases but to overlook the fundamental sentencing principles would be missing the whole object of sentencing'. I agree fully with those words. When I first joined the Court of Appeal and began dealing with criminal cases after a gap of over 20 years and having to look closely at sentences (in some cases fixing sentencing tariffs), this textbook provided invaluable guidance to me. Like many judges and practitioners, I am grateful to the authors for producing this excellent work." - Foreword to the seventh edition by Geoffrey Ma, Chief Justice, Court of Final Appeal

The seventh edition of Sentencing in Hong Kong is an essential work of reference. Recent developments in the law, practice and procedure of sentencing are incorporated, and issues are considered in a practical way. The impact of new legislation is explained, and the latest sentencing guidelines and tariff judgments are included. The factors which aggravate and mitigate sentence have been expanded, and the text as a whole has been modernised. The Appendix contains the cases on quantum of sentence, and it has been expertly expanded for the reference of courts and counsel. The effect on sentencing of appellate judgments is examined, and the text throughout is both analytical and practical. Whilst the focus is on local case law, jurisprudence from elsewhere is referenced where this assists an appreciation of the point in issue.

The seventh edition builds on the achievements of its predecessors, and will be of value to anyone concerned with the proper disposal of criminal cases, as well as to those interested in crime and the punishment of offenders. It is current as of 1 April 2015.