Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Summary

Legislative Council of Hong Kong United Nations (2002)

For the purposes of this Ordinance, a person who has a prescribed interest in any property shall be deemed to be a person by, for or on behalf of whom the property is or was held.
(5) Nothing in this Ordinance shall—
(a) require the disclosure of any items subject to legal privilege; (b) authorize the search or seizure of any items subject to legal privilege; or (c) restrict the privilege against self-incrimination.
(6) Without prejudice to the powers of the Court of First Instance under the Rules of the High Court (Cap. 4 sub. leg.)
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Legislative Council of Hong Kong United Nations (2002)

In proceedings against a person for an offence under subsection (6) , it is a defence to prove—
(a) that he did not know or suspect that the disclosure concerned was likely to be prejudicial in the way referred to in section 12 (5) ; or (b) that he had lawful authority or reasonable excuse for making that disclosure.
(8) Summary proceedings for an offence under this Ordinance, being an offence alleged to have been committed outside the HKSAR, may be commenced at any time not later than 12 months from the date on which the person charged first enters the HKSAR after committing the offence.
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