Hong Kong has strengthened its tobacco control regime through the Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, introducing tougher measures against illicit cigarettes and youth smoking. Key changes include: (1) Maximum penalty for duty-not-paid tobacco offences raised to HK$2M & 7 years’ imprisonment (2) Penalty for false/non-disclosure to C&E Officers increased to HK$5,000 (3) C&E empowered…
We are honoured to share that Tang & Ku has been recognised in the latest edition of the Lexology Index for excellence in Business Crime Defence. The Lexology Index is a respected legal industry benchmark that highlights solicitors and barristers who are highly regarded for the quality of their service, expertise, and client commitment. We…
We are pleased to announce that Tang & Ku has been shortlisted as a finalist for “Criminal Litigation Law Firm of the Year” at the Asian Legal Business ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025. We also congratulate our partner, Yvonne Ku, who has once again been named a finalist for “Young Lawyer of the Year…
The Court of Final Appeal in HKSAR v LI Qingbin [2025] HKCFA 9 handed down an important decision that establishes several key legal principles under the Immigration Ordinance (Cap 115) (the “IO”), specifically in relation to: (1) making a false statement or representation to an immigration officer under section 42(1)(a); and (2) using a false…
We are delighted to share that Tang & Ku has been recognised again as a First Tier Criminal Defence Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide – Hong Kong Leading Criminal Lawyers 2025. This recognition underscores Tang & Ku’s commitment to delivering the highest standard of legal representation. We are also proud to announce the individual accolades…
In Hong Kong, possession of child pornography is strictly prohibited under the Prevention of Child Pornography Ordinance, Cap 579. Child pornography is defined as any visual depiction that is a pornographic depiction of a person under the age of 16. This includes photographs, films, and computer-generated images. Sentences for possession of child pornography can vary…
Death inquests are conducted to determine the cause and circumstances of certain deaths. The Coroner is a judicial officer with extensive powers, including ordering autopsies, police investigations, and death inquests. There are 20 categories of deaths that must be reported to the Coroner. A death inquest may be held when a person dies suddenly, by…
In the landmark judgment handed down on 5 March 2025, the Court of Appeal in HKSAR v Huang Ruifang [2025] HKCA 234 reconsidered the sentencing guidelines for trafficking in heroin, cocaine and ice (methamphetamine hydrochloride) previously set down in Lau Tak Ming, Tam Yi Chun, and Abdallah. As from the handing down of this judgment,…
In 2018, a school bus rolled downhill, resulting in a fatal accident that killed 5 people and injured 2. Despite being arrested for more serious offences, the defendant ultimately only received a summons for vacating his vehicle without setting the brake. He pleaded guilty, agreed with the brief facts and was fined HK$2,000. Three years later, he was…
Etomidate and its three analogues, namely metomidate, propoxate and isopropoxate, are listed as dangerous drugs following the publication of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2025 in the Gazette today (14 February 2025). What is the Relationship between Etomidate and “Space Oil”? “Space oil” is a liquid that has been infused with…
