Lau v DPP [2000]

Key Points:

• Course of Conduct:

◦ The case determined that two incidents separated by four months did not constitute a “course of conduct.” This underscores the need for incidents to be closely related in time to be considered as part of a continuous pattern of behaviour.

Implications:

• Continuity Requirement:

◦ For behaviour to be classified as harassment, there must be a continuous pattern of conduct. Separate incidents spaced out over a longer period may not meet this threshold.