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form after the close of the deadline. Nor did he sign for the IWR Declaration or attend any press conference.
313. For the role D42 participated in the Scheme, we were of the view that 7 years (84 months) should be adopted as the notional starting point. D42 only pleaded guilty before the commencement of the trial. As such he was only entitled to 20% discount. His sentence would therefore be reduced to 67 months. Three months and two months each respectively would be given for his ignorance of the law and his service in sourcing and providing protective equipment during the COVID pandemic.
314. In conclusion, for the offence D42 stands convicted, he is sentenced to 5 years and 2 months’ (62 months) imprisonment.
D43 Or Yiu-lam Ricky
315. D43 is now aged 53, a former District Councillor. He has a clear record.
316. It was submitted that D43 should be placed in the “other participants” category as all he had done was participating in the Scheme and that his conducts were peaceful. His speeches in the election forum were limited. Further D43 only had limited influence as he came second last in the Primary Election.
317. Mitigation letters from parents, sister, friends and residents from Tseung Kwan O, former colleagues in the Sai Kung District Council had been produced. They spoke highly of him and asked for leniency from this Court.
