POSSIBLE ELEMENTS FOR REVISED ARTICLE 169
for Feo 1835
A Interpretation by the Standing Committee
Principles of interpretation
I
i)
Decisions are of a legislative nature ie having
general effect and not directed to any specific
dispute. They will only have effect for the future.
[? is this the current law or does it need to be
written in]. Possible exception under head B II
ibl
below.]
II
ii)
[Decisions shall only be made when a doubt has
arisen as to the meaning of a provision].
iii)
Interpretation shall not contravene:·
(a)
(b)
the established basic policies of the PRC
regarding Hong Kong [cf art 170], and the
principle of "one country, two systems"
as enunciated in the preamble.
The provisions of the International Covenants
as applied to Hong Kong as provided in Article
38 (cf art 189 of the Civil Procedure Law).
iv)
[Decisions shall be confined to matters which are
not within the autonomy of the SAR].
Procedure for Interpretation
i)
Procedure not initiated or decision given as regards any
legal proceedings in being. Possible exception under
head Bii below.
/ii)