The Constitutional System of the Hong Kong SAR: A Contextual Analysis

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Albert H Y Chen (The University of Hong Kong) Po Jen Yap (The University of Hong Kong)

The Constitutional System of the Hong Kong SAR

A Contextual Analysis

Albert H Y Chen (The University of Hong Kong), Po Jen Yap (The University of Hong Kong)

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Hart Publishing
18 April 2024

Comparative law; Constitutional & administrative law

Series: Constitutional Systems of the World

This book provides an account of the evolving constitutional arrangement known as “One Country, Two Systems”, as practised in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

The British colony of Hong Kong, one of the “Four Little Dragons” of East Asia, reverted to Chinese rule in 1997. Since then, Hong Kong has continued to be an international financial centre, a free market, and a cosmopolitan city. At the same time, the tensions and contradictions inherent in “One Country, Two Systems” have given rise to constitutional controversies and social movements, culminating in the Umbrella movement of 2014, the anti-extradition law movement of 2019, the enactment of a National Security Law in 2020, and the electoral overhaul of 2021. This book discusses the structure and operations of Hong Kong’s legal, judicial and political systems and their interactions with the national authorities of the PRC.

The book provides a useful case study in comparative constitutional law, especially on autonomy and devolution issues within sovereign States. This comparative study is particularly interesting because Hong Kong is a common law jurisdiction within the PRC’s socialist legal system. It will therefore be of interest to students and scholars of Chinese law, Hong Kong law and comparative politics, as well as lawyers whose practice involves Hong Kong.

By: Albert H Y Chen (The University of Hong Kong), Po Jen Yap (The University of Hong Kong)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781509956333
ISBN 10: 1509956336
Series: Constitutional Systems of the World
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 18 April 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Albert Hung-yee Chen is Professor of Law at the Centre for Chinese Law, The University of Hong Kong. Po Jen Yap is Professor at the Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong.