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Does Chinese law apply to Hong Kong?
These national laws apply in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong legislature legislating on the same matter: for example, the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the National Flag, a Chinese statute, takes effect in Hong Kong in form of the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance, a local statute enacted by the local …
Does Hong Kong have its own jurisdiction?
It has the power to confirm, reverse or vary any decision from which appeal lies, and its decisions bind all Hong Kong courts. However, this power does not extend to acts of state, such as defence and foreign affairs. These matters are under the jurisdiction of the People’s Republic of China.
Who has the right to interpret the Basic Law?
Article 158 The power of interpretation of this Law shall be vested in the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
Which institution has got the authority to interpret Hong Kong’s Basic law?
the National People’s Congress
The Basic Law can be interpreted by Hong Kong courts in the course of adjudication and by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPCSC). As of 7 November 2016, the NPCSC has interpreted the Basic Law on five occasions.
What is the Hong Kong Basic Law?
Hong Kong was handed back to China from British control in 1997, but under a unique agreement – a mini-constitution called the Basic Law and a so-called “one country, two systems” principle. China’s new law: Why is Hong Kong worried?
Why does Hong Kong need a new security law?
Hong Kong was always meant to have a security law, but could never pass one because it was so unpopular. So this is about China stepping in to ensure the city has a legal framework to deal with what it sees as serious challenges to its authority.
Why has China kept Hong Kong’s law so vague?
Stanley Ng, a deputy to the National People’s Congress in China, said in a video statement that China has kept the law deliberately vague to deliver the “real effects of intimidation and deterrence”. “You can see the rebels in Hong Kong are now in turmoil,” he added. Hang on, doesn’t Hong Kong make its own laws? Well, it did.
Why does Hong Kong have its own legislature?
It’s a fundamental part of the “one country, two systems” arrangement between Hong Kong and mainland China. Hong Kong has its own legislature, in a smartly designed building down by its central harbour.