BASIC LAW (55)
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16.4.85 (cont'd)
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and opinion collecting role, this group should have a certain decision-making power.
HKU Centre for Asian
Studies Research Officer Thomas Chan: The power to interpret the Basic Law can be divided into two aspects. On diplomatic and foreign affairs, the power of interpretation should rest with China. The part of the Basic Law regarding HK's internal legal system should be interpreted by HK
courts.
* Local NPC delegate Chan Jik-kwei: The Basic Law drafting committee should include legal experts as well as representatives from other sectors.
* Wide Angle: The Basic Law drafting committee will have 50 members, 15 of them HK people, including two prominent lawyers and
representatives from
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