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Hong Kong Leading Case article 158 interpretation by npcscgreat general or public importance

Director of Immigration v Chong Fung Yuen (BL Interpretation)

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

Summary

Where a Basic Law provision has a clear meaning, HK courts apply the plain meaning using a purposive approach without referring to the NPCSC for interpretation.

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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