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Criminal Procedure Reading List

PCLL Conversion Notes and Model Exam Answers (PCLL Conversion Past Paper Answers) for Criminal Procedure for the PCLL Conversion Examinations.

Archbold Hong Kong 2016: Criminal Law Pleadings Evidence and Procedure, Sweet and Maxwell

Criminal Litigation in Hong Kong, Christopher Knight and Anthony Upham (3rd Ed), Thomson Sweet & Maxwell Asia. ISBN 9789626614211

Criminal Procedure in Hong Kong – A Guide for Students and Practitioners, Amanda Whitfort, 2ndEd, LexisNexis – Butterworths

Criminal Procedure – Trial on Indictment, Andrew Bruce S.C., Butterworths

Criminal Procedure Handbook, Butterworths

Magistrates Court Manual, Audrey Campbell-Moffat, Sweet and Maxwell

Sentencing in Hong Kong, Cross and Cheung, Butterworths (7th Ed), Lexis Nexis

The “Prosecution Code”, issued by the Department of Justice, should be read for an insight on the criteria for prosecutions.

A working knowledge of the Rules and Directions for the Questioning of Suspects and Interviewing Witnesses” is also necessary.

Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance (Cap.484)

Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap.221)

Magistrates Ordinance (Cap.227)

The websites of The Department of Justice, The Hong Kong Police Force and the ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) are also useful sources of background information.