By Johannes M M Chan, H L Fu, Yash Ghai
This e-book explores felony and constitutional matters in Hong Kong’s dating with mainland China via an research of the litigation at the correct of dwelling house of the youngsters of Hong Kong citizens who're born and dwell within the mainland.
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In the same case Mortimer VP said, 'The first task is to decide whether the words of the article bear a clear and plain meaning which involves neither anomaly nor absurdity. If that is so, that meaning must prevail and it is unnecessary to fall back upon other aides to construction' (7641) (emphasis added). Without being purposive, assistance as to the meaning of an expression can be gained from 'any traditions and usages' that may have given to the language used (CFA in Ng Ka Ling) (presumably in the way it referred for the definition of right of abode to the meaning given in DPP v Bhagwan [1972] AC 60 at 74B).
Reference to the NPCSC under article 158 Article 158 provides for a division of responsibilities between the HKSAR courts and the NPCSC regarding interpretation. The first paragraph gives the NPCSC the power to interpret the Basic Law. The second paragraph authorizes the HKSAR courts to interpret, on their own in adjudicating cases, provisions within the autonomy of the Region. The third paragraph gives the courts power to interpret all provisions in the course of litigation, subject to one exception.
If its view as to the overarching powers of the NPC were sustained, there would remain a large number of uncertainties as to these issues, causing serious confusion. These difficulties were brought on the court by the judges themselves, in their refusal to accept proper amicus representation. Despite Hong Kong's rather unusual legal regime and the exceptional circumstances of the case, it provides a good illustration of the dangers of the assumption by the court of these numerous and wide-ranging issues.