The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1985] AC 1
[PRIVY COUNCIL]
GAMMON (HONG KONG) LTD. FIRST APPELLANT YEE CHIN TEO SECOND APPELLANT CHAK SHING MAK THIRD APPELLANT AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF HONG KONG RESPONDENT
[APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL OF HONG KONG]
1984 Feb. 28,
29;
March 1, 5;
May 8
March 1, 5;
May 8
Lord Fraser of Tullybelton, Lord Scarman, Lord Bridge of Harwich and Lord Brightman
Crime
— Mens rea
— Statutory offence
— Building works
— Deviation from approved plans
— Likelihood of causing risk of injury or damage
— Whether offences of strict liability
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Buildings Ordinance (Laws of Hong Kong, 1981 rev., c. 123), s. 40(2A)(b) (2B)(b)