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LW5601 - Hong Kong Legal System

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Equivalent Course(s)
LW5621 or LW2601
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
  1. To encourage students to discover the functions of law in society, and its relationship between morality and justice;
  2. To guide students to developing a sound understanding and appreciation of the concept of the rule of law and its relevance in the context of Hong Kong;
  3. To familiarise students with the sources, classification and operation of Hong Kong law and other features of the legal system in Hong Kong;
  4. To introduce students to the legal and constitutional framework in which law is practised and administered in Hong Kong;
  5. To introduce students to basic features of civil and criminal justice as well as how institutions and procedures were developed to further civil and criminal justice, how the notion of access of justice remains key to evaluating the effectiveness of the civil and criminal justice system and thus how legal aid plays a crucial role; and
  6. 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: 60%
Examination: 40%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
LW5601.pdf

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