(B) Think it Through
Study the following article of the Basic Law and answer the questions below.
'Article 8
The laws previously in force in Hong Kong, that is, the common law,
rules of equity, ordinances, subordinate legislation and customary laws shall be maintained, except for any that contravene this and subject to any amendment by the legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."
Law,
(a)
What advantages would there be for 'the previously in force in Hong Kong to be in the HKSAR'?
laws
maintained
(b)
Why shouldn't there be any laws in the HKSAR which contravene the Basic Law?
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