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Chan Kau Alias Chan Kai v The Queen

Subject Matter

CRIME — Hong kong — Criminal law — Murder — Self defence — Onus of proof on prosecution throughout — Issue of provocation expressly withdrawn from jury — Fit case for jury on provocation — Verdict of manslaughter substituted for murder.

CRIME — Criminal law.

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