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Interpretation of the Basic Law

According to the Basic Law, both the Hong Kong Courts and the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) can interpret the Basic Law. While Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal has the final adjudication power, the NPCSC has the final interpretation power over the Basic Law. 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what is interpretation of laws

  • Compare the political structure of HK and the Mainland

  • Understand the different interpretation principles between the two jurisdictions

  • Analyse the issues in the Fifth Interpretation of the Basic Law

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Note: all teaching plans shared on this website are prepared by the ROLE team of HKU students and teachers. The materials are meant to be a suggestion of issues to cover. Teachers are suggested to adopt the materials with necessary adjustment according to the situations in their own classes.

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