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Democratic Republic of the Congo v FG Hemisphere Associates LLC

(2011) 14 HKCFAR 95
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2011
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Following NPCSC interpretation of the Basic Law, Hong Kong courts must apply the doctrine of absolute state immunity, consistent with national policy, not the restrictive immunity previously applied.

Key Principle

state immunity in Hong Kong; absolute immunity after NPCSC interpretation

Area of Law

Public Law and Judicial Review

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