Hearings
Hong Kong
08 May 1984 [1985] AC 1; [1984] 3 WLR 437; [1984] 2 All ER 503; 80 Cr App R 194, PC
Gammon (Hong Kong) Ltd v Attorney-General of Hong Kong
Subject Matter
CRIME — Mens rea — Statutory offence — Building works — Deviation from approved plans — Likelihood of causing risk of injury or damage — Whether offences of strict liability — Buildings Ordinance (Laws of Hong Kong, 1981 rev, c 123), s 40(2A)(b)(2B)(b)
[1985] AC 1; [1984] 3 WLR 437; [1984] 2 All ER 503; 80 Cr App R 194, PC
CRIME — Hong kong — Crime — Building work offence — Deviation from approved plans — Likelihood of causing risk of injury or damage — Whether offences of strict liability — Buildings Ordinance, s 40(2A)(b)(2B)(b)
[1985] AC 1; [1984] 3 WLR 437; [1984] 2 All ER 503; 80 Cr App R 194, PC
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Strict Liability - Imposition of Strict Liability
A2.23
Improper Importation and Exportation of Goods - Misdescription of Imported Goods B16.32