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The legacy of the British Administration of Hong Kong: A view from Hong Kong.

Authors :
Chan, Ming K.
Source :
China Quarterly; Sep97, Issue 151, p567, 16p
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Reviews the legacy of British administration in Hong Kong, which closed on June 30, 1997. Importance of the preservation of the legal system to most Hong Kong people; How the court proceedings in civil and criminal litigations were held; Concern surrounding the start and progress in English and Chinese codification; Details on the British legal system; Illustration of cases which depicts the perils and predicaments of the Hong Kong legal system; Conclusions reached.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03057410
Issue :
151
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
China Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
52150
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0305741000046828