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Facts revealed that D15 was an active participant in the Scheme. He agreed that if he were successfully elected into the LegCo, he would veto the Budgets indiscriminately with others in pursuant to the Scheme.
136. Based on the role of D15 in the Scheme, 7 years (84 months) would be adopted as the starting point.
137. Given the guilty plea of D15, a full one-third discount would be given. We further gave 3 months reduction for his ignorance of the law.
138. In conclusion, for the offence D15 stands convicted, he is sentenced to 4 years and 5 months’ (53 months) imprisonment.
D17 Wong Pik Wan
139. D17 is now aged 65, a retired university lecturer. She was a serving LegCo member at the material time. She has a clear criminal record.
140. Mr. Erik Shum, together with Ms. Christy Wong, counsel for D17 submitted that D17 had a positive good character. Her approach in politics was moderate/pragmatic. Counsel submitted that D17 did not assume any planning, organization or directing role in the conspiracy. Her role in the conspiracy was only peripheral. Counsel submitted that D17 should be put in the “other participant” category and be sentenced on that basis.
