Hong Kong Regulations

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (APPEAL AGAINST DISCHARGE) RULES - RULE 6

Restrictions on reports of appeals

(1) Unless the Court of Appeal, on the application of the respondent,
otherwise directs, no person shall publish in Hong Kong a written report, or
broadcast in Hong Kong a report, of any proceedings on an appeal containing
any matter other than that permitted by paragraph (3).

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a report of proceedings on an appeal
containing matter other than that permitted by paragraph (3) may be published
where the Court of Appeal either disallows the appeal or allows the appeal but
does not quash the acquittal of the respondent and order him to be tried.

(3) A report of proceedings on appeal may contain-

   (a)  the identity of the court and the names of the judges thereof;

   (b)  such details concerning the proceedings on the application under
        section 16 to which the appeal relates as may lawfully be published or
        broadcast in accordance with the Criminal Procedure (Applications
        under Section 16) Rules ( Cap 221 sub. leg.);

   (c)  the grounds of the appeal or a summary thereof;

   (d)  the names of counsel and solicitors engaged in the proceedings;

   (e)  any decision of the Court of Appeal on the disposal of the appeal and,
        in the event of the Court of Appeal determining that the respondent is
        to be tried, the charge upon which he is to be tried;

   (f)  where the proceedings on appeal are adjourned, the date to which they
        are adjourned;

   (g)  whether legal aid was granted to the respondent.