Law and justice in hong kong offers readers an accessible and updated account of the legal system of hong kong, the only common law jurisdiction in east asia. Understanding hong kong s legal system today requires both an understanding of the british origins of much of the laws and legal institutions as well as the uniquely hong kong developments in the application of the basic law under one country, two systems. Payment and collection instruments other than cash, cheques are the most common payment method in hong kong. An introduction to the hong kong legal system only 1 left in stock order soon. Hong kong is an autonomous territory, officially referred to as hong kong special administrative region of the peoples republic of china, located in east asia, on the chinese province of guangdong. Butterworths hong kong family law handbook third edition. An introduction to the legal system of the peoples republic of china albert h. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The hong kong special administrative region, while constitutionally integrated into the peoples republic of china, retains the common law system of governance used during its 150 years under the jurisdiction of the united kingdom. Cietac hong kong shall be the arbitration law of hong kong chapter vi and that the arbitral award shall be a hong kong award.
Introduction to books registration hong kong public libraries. Hong kong as a complex international community and to lay a more solid foundation for the future hong kong s. Chitty on contracts, hong kong specific contracts, sixth edition. This book provides a muchneeded overview of the criminal justice system in hong kong, including new chapters on criminological research methods, defining crime, fear of crime, the criminal court system, police power and discretion, and plea bargaining. The important principles of hong kong law they are the rule of law and judicial independence. Oct 28, 2017 rogers entry into hong kong was evaluated to constitute such a threat that he had to be barred and denied legal representation. It provides free online access to current and past versions of consolidated legislation dating back to 30 june 1997 and pdf copies marked verified copy have official legal status. Emdens construction law hong kong lexisnexis hong kong. The constitutional settlement under which hong kong became a special. Mar 17, 1988 an introduction to the hong kong legal system book. All individuals and organizations can publish their works, their books, as long as compliance with the provisions of the law on publishing in vietnam, namely to comply with the process of publishing a work, book in vietnam nam as mentioned above.
Hong kong is one of the worlds most enigmatic cities and its complex history has captured peoples imaginations around the world, these ten mustread books about hong kong will help visitors understand what makes this extraordinary citys heart beat. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. Section 2 looks at the institutional defects in the basic composition of the common law system in hong kong. Sep 30, 2014 hong kong s purpose as a trade route into china has shrunk over the past 20 years, whereas it has become more dependent on china for its trade, noted mark matthews, head of research for asia at. Emdens construction law hong kong is the only leading resource of authoritative and detailed analysis on hong kong construction law contained within 2 binders, this substantial work offers comprehensive coverage on the practice and procedure of construction law. May 14, 2018 this handbook is a detailed work of reference containing up to date commentary of 12 ordinances, including the guardianship of minors ordinance cap, separation and maintenance orders ordinance cap 16, law amendment and reform consolidation ordinance cap 23, marriage reform ordinance cap 178, matrimonial causes ordinance cap 179, marriage ordinance cap 181, married persons. Hong kongs political system allows many activists to lambaste china, and now they fear for their lives by voicing their opinions.
Mar, 2020 hong kong family court practice has become required reading for all levels of lawyers and judges who are engaged in family practice in hong kong. The localists stopped talking about one country, two systems a long time ago. Gaining a greater say in the political system before this deadline has. Journal of international and comparative law jicl competition ordinance cap. The best books on hong kong five books expert recommendations. In 2015, five booksellers from hong kongbased bookstore causeway bay books disappeared and later were found detained in the mainland.
Understanding hong kong s legal system today requires both an understanding of the. The afd for the above article has been closed with the consensus that it should be merged with british nationality law and hong kong. Talk by peter reading, legal counsel, eoc hong kong family. Com hong kong online bookstore, toy shop, gifts serving hong kong and macau. Information based on the departmental publication legal system in hong kong printed in 2008. Under a framework known as one country, two systems, china grants hong kong a high degree of autonomy including free speech. Hong kong elegislation hkel is the official database of hong kong legislation. They demand independence, and reject that hong kong is a part of china. Foreign law firms with offices in hong kong wikipedia. Hong kong boasts the biggest depot of legal talent in asia. When fully operational, it will replace the current deeds registration system in hong kong.
Region of the prc in 1997 was based on the idea of one country, two systems. Cheques drawn on a hong kong bank can be presented to a guangdong bank, and. Readers may use the edatabases via the following means. Inside the mind of an american family by robert kolker and the etymolog. This book provides an introduction to the legal system in hong kong. In addition, the court of final appeal and the hong kong judiciary are given the power to invite judges from other common law jurisdictions to participate in the judicial processes. To all members and guests the fla cordially invites all to a talk by peter reading, legal counsel for the equal opportunities commission, on equality for lgbti families in hong kong tonight 6. Hong kong when britain returned hong kong to china in 1997. This revised and expanded second edition of contract law in hong kong is the most comprehensive contemporary textbook on hong kong contract law written primarily for law students. Introduction to the land registration system, land.
Our business associations pcll conversion notes are the leading online study resource for hong kong pcll conversion examinations. Jan 19, 2016 coupled with the immature system of the enforcement of court judgments, it is hardly surprising that many commercial disputes in china are resolved by non legal means. To administer as local isbn registration agency in hong kong and promote the use of the isbn system among publishers and bookselling. The decision was taken knowing it would be news, both in hong. The 16 chapters of the book cover all basic contract concepts in a readerfriendly style and make ample use of case illustrations. Members can select to be excluded from the distribution list of physical copies of these two publications by completing an online optout form that is available on the law society website. Books banned in mainland china can be hard to find on the shelves of hong kong. Download free pdf sample pcll conversion notes and model exams to help you pass your pcll conversion examinations. One country, two systems was beijings pledge when it took back a. The causeway bay books disappearances are a series of international disappearances concerning five staff members of causeway bay books, a former bookstore located in causeway bay, hong kong.
Basic law article 39 says hong kong is party to both the international covenant on civil and political rights and the international. Last october, the law society of hong kong hosted tianjin hong kong week. Introduction to the land registration system, land search and propertyrelated information systems 1 the land titles ordinance was passed on 7 july 2004. Hong kong s political system allows many activists to lambaste china, and now they fear for their lives by voicing their opinions. In providing both an exposition of the legal institutions in hong kong and legal method under hong kongs legal system including practical guidance and examples on case law, statutory interpretation and legal research, this book is ideal for firstyear law students, students of other disciplines who study law and readers who have an interest in hong kongs unique legal system.
Article 84 of the basic law provides that the hong kong courts may refer to case precedents from other countries under common law jurisdictions. The legacy of the british administration of hong kong. The books are only released when the publisher issues a decision on release. Five books that explain the hong kong protests financial times. Clic hong kong legal system sources of law in hong kong. Lexine has 1,028 books on goodreads, and is currently reading hidden valley road. An introduction to the hong kong legal system by peter wesley. In the next section of the unit, you will find out more about the key milestones in the historical development of chinese contract law. To cater for different preferences, two of the law society publications, hong kong lawyer and law list, have been made available electronically. The hong kong specific provisions are more aligned with international practice than the generally applicable provisions.
In addition, hong kong law firms are able to provide not only local legal services but also international legal services that are interjurisdictional. Advocating independence for hong kong is neither illegal nor. An introduction to the hong kong legal system wesleysmith, peter on. The rule of law refers to some of the fundamental principles of law that govern the way in which power is exercised in hong kong. Jan 01, 2008 hong kong is frequently acclaimed as being the most open and business userfriendly environment in the world. Section 3 explores the various improper actions of the various. The umbrella movement put hong kong on the world map and elevated this docile. Get the best business associations notes for the pcll conversion exams. Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal memoirs, these are our ten best books about hong kong. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Pages in category foreign law firms with offices in hong kong the following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total.
Understanding hong kong s legal system today requires both an understanding of the british origins of much of the laws and legal institutions as well as the uniquely hong kong developments in the application of the basic law under a concept of one country two systems. For example, the requirements for the legal existence of an. Umbrellas in bloom is the first book available in english to chronicle this. Centre of asian studies, university of hong kong, 1990.
Newly revised and updated, this concise introduction to the legal system of hong kong provides an overview of the source of the law, including the mysteries of the common law as well as its procedures, underlying principles, institutions, and personnel. Law b262f 1500 notes on hk legal system noteson unit1. Lo, kevin kwokyin cheng, wing hong chui isbn 9781108721820 published december 2019 cambridge university press. Postdated cheques, for up to one month, are often accepted as a means of payment. On hong kong handover anniversary, many fear loss of freedoms. However, it is often forgotten or overlooked that this paragon of capitalism is founded, and indeed underpinned, by a socialist leasehold land tenure system. Pcll conversion notes hong kong business associations notes. I think the amount of information on the topic warrants its own article. The court system in hong kong the court system in hong kong both before and after the change of sovereignty has no great changes to the court system since 1997, except that the court of final appeal was established to replace the privy council. Electronic versions of hong kong lawyer and law list hong.
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