DCCC648/2024

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：香港特別行政區 訴 劉衍沂（第一被告人）及 周子俊（第二被告人） - 法院：區域法院 (District Court) - 法官：葉佐文 - 判決日期：2025年3月4日 ### 案情摘要 第一及第二被告人（情侶關係）串謀控制兩名未成年女童（X，14歲；Y，15歲）賣淫。被告人為X提供住處，指示其向客人提供手淫、口交及性交服務，並抽取一半收入。對於Y，第二被告透過Instagram招攬，第一被告則負責面試、拍攝廣告照並指示Y向客人謊稱年齡。警方透過誘餌行動逮捕兩人，並檢獲相關款項及通訊紀錄。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案涉及被告人是否串謀控制他人以使之賣淫，以及依靠賣淫收入為生。主要法律爭議在於量刑（sentencing）的考量，包括賣淫活動的規模、持續時間、受害者的年齡及其易受利用程度，以及被告人在組織中扮演的角色。 ### 判決理由 法官在決定刑期時，參考了關於依靠賣淫罪的量刑原則，重點分析賣淫規模、受害者年齡（均為未成年）及被告人的個人情況。法官認為兩名被告罪責相若，但考慮到第一被告年齡較輕且患有自閉、過度活躍及抑鬱等精神健康問題，而第二被告具有大學學歷且有走私前科，故對第二被告處以較重刑期。 ### 引用案例與條文 引用 HKSAR v Tam Ka Chun Danny (CACC 406/2010)，該案例確立了量刑時應考慮的因素，包括活動規模、持續時間、妓女人數、年齡、被告角色、前科及獲益情況。 ### 裁決與命令 兩名被告均被判處監禁。第一被告總刑期為 14 個月；第二被告總刑期為 18 個月。刑期已扣除認罪（plea of guilty）可獲的三分之一減刑，並採取分期執行（concurrently）之總刑期原則。 ### 判決啟示 本案強調了在涉及未成年人賣淫的案件中，受害者的年齡是重要的量刑加重因素。同時，被告人的精神健康狀況（mental health conditions）可作為減刑的考慮因素。 --- ### 免責聲明 本摘要由人工智能自動生成，內容可能存在錯誤或遺漏，僅供參考，不構成法律意見。如需法律建議，請諮詢合資格律師。### Case Details - Case Name: HKSAR v Lau Yin Yi (1st Defendant) and Chau Tsz Chun (2nd Defendant) - Court: District Court - Judge: Yip Cho Man - Date of Judgment: 4 March 2025 ### Factual Background The defendants, a couple, conspired to control two underage girls (X, aged 14; Y, aged 15) for prostitution. They provided housing for X and took a 50% cut of her earnings from sexual services. For Y, the 2nd defendant recruited her via Instagram, while the 1st defendant handled interviews, took promotional photos, and instructed her to lie about her age. They were arrested following an undercover police operation. ### Key Legal Issues The core legal issue was the sentencing for conspiracy to control another person for the purpose of prostitution and living on the earnings of prostitution. The court had to determine the appropriate custodial sentences based on the gravity of the offense and the defendants' individual circumstances. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge analyzed the scale of the operation and the vulnerability of the victims due to their young age. While both defendants shared similar culpability, the judge distinguished their sentences based on personal factors: the 1st defendant was significantly younger and suffered from various mental health issues (autism, ADHD, depression), whereas the 2nd defendant was older, university-educated, and had prior smuggling convictions. ### Key Precedents & Statutes HKSAR v Tam Ka Chun Danny (CACC 406/2010) was cited to establish the sentencing factors, such as the scale of activity, duration, number and age of the prostitutes, the defendant's role, prior convictions, and financial gain. ### Decision & Orders Both defendants were sentenced to imprisonment. The 1st defendant received a total sentence of 14 months, and the 2nd defendant received 18 months. These sentences included a one-third reduction for pleading guilty and were ordered to run concurrently where applicable. ### Key Takeaways The judgment underscores that the underage status of victims is a significant aggravating factor in prostitution cases. It also demonstrates how specific mental health diagnoses can mitigate a sentence for a young offender. --- ### Disclaimer This summary is AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. It is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer for professional legal advice.