The proceedings are estimated to last 45 days and will be overseen by High Court Temporary Judge Qi Yinhui alongside a jury, per court listings and government announcements.
According to the government Gazette published on Friday, September 18, 2026, the 82-year-old Qi Yinhui was appointed as a Court of First Instance Temporary Judge for a term running from September 14 to December 22. In an oral response to media inquiries, the Judiciary stated that public attendance for the trial will not require ticket collection, and authorities will provide both a main courtroom and an extension courtroom to accommodate attendees, though specific seat numbers were not disclosed.
Charges and Defendants Facing Trial
Three male defendants face serious criminal charges connected to the 2023 incident, according to court documents. The accused are the victim’s former brother-in-law Kwong Kong-kit (31, a driver), former father-in-law Kwong Kau (65, retired), and former husband Kwong Kong-chi (28, unemployed). Each man is charged with one count of murder, alleging that they murdered Choi on February 21, 2023, on the ground floor of 56B Lung Mei Village in Tai Po.
Additionally, all three defendants face a further charge of “preventing the lawful burial of a body.” According to the prosecution’s charge sheet, the trio allegedly prevented the lawful burial of Choi’s body in Hong Kong between February 21 and February 23, 2023.
Did You Know? The upcoming 45-day trial will be presided over by Temporary Judge Qi Yinhui, who was born in Britain, joined the judiciary in 1991, and previously served as an Appeals Court judge before taking on roles as a Court of First Instance Temporary Judge.
Judicial Background of the Presiding Judge
Judiciary records detail an extensive legal career for Temporary Judge Qi Yinhui. Born in Britain and currently 82 years old, Qi Yinhui joined the judiciary in 1991 as a judge of the then-Supreme Court, later becoming the judge in charge of constitutional and administrative law in 1996, and advancing to a Justice of Appeal in 1999.
He transitioned to serve as a judge of the High Court of England and Wales in 2001 until his retirement in 2014, after which he returned to the Hong Kong judiciary as a Court of First Instance Temporary Judge. Past government Gazettes show that Qi Yinhui has received multiple appointments as a temporary judge, previously presiding over high-profile matters including the 2015 Lamma Island ferry collision manslaughter trial and last year’s retrial of Khaw Kim Sun for the murder of his wife and daughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the trial start and how long will it take?
According to Judiciary schedules, the trial begins on Monday, September 21, 2026, and is estimated to take 45 days.
Who is presiding over the case?
The trial will be presided over by High Court Temporary Judge Qi Yinhui alongside a jury, following his appointment published in the government Gazette on Friday, September 18, 2026.
How can members of the public attend the proceedings?
The Judiciary stated that public attendees do not need to collect tickets, and authorities will provide a main courtroom as well as an extension courtroom.