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Leung Chung Hang Sixtus v President of the Legislative Council

(2018) 21 HKCFAR 354
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2018
StatusBinding authority

Summary

CFA upheld NPCSC interpretation that LegCo members who decline or neglect to take the prescribed oath in accordance with law are disqualified from office.

Key Principle

The CFA upheld the NPCSC's interpretation regarding oath-taking by LegCo members; a person who declines or neglects to take the oath in accordance with law is disqualified from office.

Area of Law

public-law

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