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Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

     A sick 65-year-old male person in custody at Tai Lam Correctional Institution died in a public hospital today (January 16).

     In October 2018, the person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of attempting to export unmanifested cargo. He suffered from diabetes mellitus and required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital. He was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort yesterday (January 15). During hospitalisation, his condition suddenly deteriorated. He was later diagnosed with multi-organ failure and was certified dead at 6.14pm today.

     The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner’s Court. read more

SJ mourns Dr Patrick Yu

     The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, today (January 16) was saddened by the passing of Dr Patrick Yu and would wish to convey her condolences to Dr Yu’s family.

     Ms Cheng said, “Dr Yu was one of Hong Kong’s most distinguished, reputable and well-respected advocates. In 1951, he became the first Chinese person to be appointed Crown Counsel in Hong Kong. Starting his own practice in 1953, he had succeeded in establishing himself as the top criminal lawyer in the territory before his retirement in 1983. In addition to attaining an elevated and iconic status in the legal sector, Dr Yu had also made significant contributions to the establishment of the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong, the first law school in Hong Kong.”

     Ms Cheng added that Dr Yu would be dearly missed by the legal sector and the society. read more