Closing Address by Counsel for Mr LEUNG Ping Kay (English only)

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Closing address English PDF · scanned ToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR6: Adequacy of Laws & PenaltiesToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR1: Causes & Circumstances of Fire

final legal argument by defense counsel for Mr LEUNG Ping Kay

Summary

The closing address by counsel for Mr. Leung Ping Kay emphasizes the lack of direct causation by Mr. Leung in the incident, challenges the reliability of prosecution evidence, and highlights issues of procedural fairness and investigation adequacy. It argues that no negligence has been proven against Mr. Leung and calls for his acquittal based on insufficient proof.

Summary in 繁體中文

本文件為梁秉基律師於王福火災獨立調查委員會的總結陳詞，詳細闡述案件事實及辯護觀點，旨在澄清事件真相，供公眾及媒體參考。

Key points

Defense emphasizes lack of direct causation by Mr Leung
Challenges reliability of prosecution evidence
Highlights procedural fairness and legal standards
Argues no negligence proven against Mr Leung
Questions adequacy of investigation methods
Calls for acquittal based on insufficient proof

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Defense challenges direct causation by Mr Leung regarding the fire incident

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Emphasis on procedural fairness and legal standards related to Mr Leung's responsibilities

General Investigation Fairness

Highlights concerns about reliability of prosecution evidence and fairness of inquiry procedures

In the news

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Adequacy of laws, penalties and the honour system

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