Charges against a senior public prosecutor have marred a year that otherwise saw the conclusion of several complex cases.
Court of Second Instance
Chau and five other defendants also found liable in compensation claims filed against the group by Macao government and five gaming operators.
Previous law required 100% of owners to agree to redevelopment making it almost impossible; arbitration process can be initiated for those that don’t back the project.
Payout finally comes four years after agonising mishap at Seac Pai Van, painful recuperation and lengthy struggle through the courts.
Court of Final Appeal rejects husband’s accusation due to lack of evidence, discounts suggestion that more lifeguards could have prevented 2010 tragedy.
Ruling brings six-year legal wrangle to an end; likely to have significant implications for casinos’ future relations with junket operators.
The Court of Second Instance ruled that he should again be tried at first instance for crimes of passive corruption, money laundering and abuse of power.
Tong Hio Fong, who heads the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission, said that over 320,000 permanent residents will be eligible to vote in the 2021 direct election.
Court of Second Instance judge José Maria Dias Azedo has been elevated to the Court of Final Appeal.
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