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GE3109 - Hong Kong Legal System and One Country, Two Systems

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice

Course Aims

To encourage students to discover the functions of law in society, and its relationship between morality and justice;
To guide students to developing a sound understanding and appreciation of the concept of the rule of law under One Country Two Systems;
To familiarise students with the sources, classification and operation of Hong Kong law and other features of the legal system in Hong Kong;
To introduce students to the legal and constitutional framework in which law is practised and administered in Hong Kong;
To introduce students to basic features of civil justice and judicial review;
To introduce students to the relationship between HKSAR and the PRC, concepts of national security and the interface between Hong Kong and Chinese Law; and
To encourage students to think critically about Hong Kong law and institutions and to communicate their views and their analysis effectively both orally and in writing.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 2 hours

A student must obtain a minimum mark of 30% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass the Course.

Detailed Course Information

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