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Director of Immigration v Chong Fung Yuen (BL Interpretation)

[2001] HKCFA 48
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHong Kong Court of Final Appeal
Year2001
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Where the meaning of a Basic Law provision is clear, the courts apply the plain meaning without seeking an NPCSC interpretation; interpretation follows a purposive approach.

Area of Law

constitutional

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