Parkside is delighted to announce that there’s been a changing of the guard with regards Archbold Hong Kong’s General Editor. Benson Tsoi SC has taken over as the new General Editor succeeding Simon NM Young his predecessor, as General Editor. Simon’s dedicated scholarship shaped the publication’s stature.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Benson and tip our hats to Simon for his remarkable stewardship.
Simon Young had been the General Editor alongside The Hon Mr Justice Bokhary, GBM, NPJ, the Editor-in-Chief since 2018.
Archbold Hong Kong 2026 is the essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing, and practice, endorsed by the Hong Kong Judiciary. It is published by Thomson Reuters (Sweet & Maxwell) and the 2026 edition was published in October 2025.
Archbold Hong Kong 2026 incorporates updates based on new legislation, recent Court of Final Appeal judgments, and a new section on public health offences. The publication continues to be the essential reference manual on Hong Kong criminal law, procedure, sentencing, and practice.
