Lack of disclosure delays voyeurism case

It’s been four months since a Hong Kong man was arrested and accused of filming adults and children in a pool change room, yet he’s still waiting to receive information on the case from the Crown’s office.

Lethbridge lawyer David Cavilla told a judge Wednesday during a brief court appearance that he is still waiting for additional disclosure from Specialized Prosecutions in Calgary. Cavilla expressed dismay with the delay during a hearing last month, as well, and he’s been ready take the next step since May, but first needs all the details of the case.

Little was said Wednesday about the ongoing delay, but during the hearing in June court was told numerous electronic devices were seized from the accused’s home, which police were still examining, and more time was needed to complete the forensic assessment on the devices. The local Crown’s office also suggested additional charges could be laid before the investigation is completed.

ALERT Lethbridge reported in March that its Internet Child Exploitation unit received a tip from University of Lethbridge security and pool staff about suspicious activity at the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

ALERT said a man was filming inside the change room while it was being used by a youth swim club, whose members were between the ages of five and 18.

Lap Kwan Yue, who was a student at the U of L, was arrested March 22 and charged with voyeurism, possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography, and making child pornography.

The U of L issued a statement the following week and said it had rescinded Yue's registration and prohibited him from returning to campus.

“The safety and security of our campus community, including faculty, staff, students and our community users, is of the utmost importance,” the university stated. The matter is scheduled to return to court Aug. 8. Follow @DelonHerald on Twitter