TNAG-1322-FCO40-1728-Future-of-Hong-Kong-opinion-polls-and-surveys-1984 — Page 175

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FUTURE LAWS OF HONG KONG AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM

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1. All the present laws of Hong Kong will be

maintained except those that contravene

the basic law.

(F5)

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2. Present laws can be amended by the Hong

Kong legislature.

3. New Laws can be introduced by the Hong

Kong legislature.

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The same judicial system as that presently

practised will be maintained with both courts and judges independent and free

from outside interference.

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Criminal prosecutions will be controlled

by the authorities in Hong Kong.

There will be a Court of Final Appeal in

Hong Kong.

Both local and foreign lawyers may prac-

tise in Hong Kong.

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