But the core grievances of non-Malays over statutory privileges for the Malays remain.
In New York, lawyers, doctors and psychologists may be sued for breaches of confidence, but the Court of Appeals said that their obligations were based on state laws and professional codes governing conduct, not by the statutory privileges that cover their discussions with clients.
It was accepted that the newspaper was entitled to report the police statement about the investigation (as this was covered by statutory qualified privilege) and it was conceded that the name of the claimant could also be reported.
Nationwide News, the publisher of the Telegraph, pleaded the defences of truth, honest opinion, offer of amends and qualified privilege (statutory and common law).
"We recommend that measures to implement the recommendations of the joint committee that the House should lose its powers of imprisonment and should be given a statutory power to fine offenders be included in the draft privileges bill".
In January 2005, High Court Justice Michael Hartmann ruled that since the levy was instituted under a statutory scheme, it was not a tax but a fee charged for the privilege of employing non-local workers who would not otherwise have permission to work in Hong Kong.
Policy was clarified regarding the levels of privilege that required approval from the Person in Charge (a senior clinician with statutory authority to create and approve rehabilitation plans for patients), and what to do if privileges were suspended or a patient absconded.
The lawsuit sought statutory damages.
Five counts of statutory rape.
(1) Specific statutory authorization.
