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Ng Ka Ling v Director of Immigration (No 2)

(1999) 2 HKCFAR 141
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year1999
StatusBinding authority

Summary

CFA clarified its own jurisdiction and its relationship with the NPCSC under Basic Law Art 158, establishing principles for constitutional interpretation in Hong Kong.

Key Principle

CFA clarified its own jurisdiction and relationship with NPCSC; interpretation of BL Art 158

Area of Law

constitutional

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