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Butterworths Hong Kong Statutory Interpretation Handbook, 2nd Edition

Butterworths Hong Kong Statutory Interpretation Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author: Bobby Wong; Anna Ho
Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789888146819
Published In: November 2012
Format: Paperback , 428 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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Hong Kong Statutory Interpretation Handbook (Second Edition) is a detailed work of reference containing, in the first part, a general examination of the law of statutory interpretation in Hong Kong. Topics discussed in detail include:

Statutes in the Hong Kong legal system
Legislative intent
Approaches to interpretation
Presumptions
Linguistic canons
Internal aids
Extrinsic materials
Basic Law and Bill of Rights

The second part provides up-to-date annotations to the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1), which is reproduced as currently in force, noting all amendments and repeals. Annotations encompass significant judicial decisions and rules of court, provide definitions of words and phrases and discuss practical aspects and contentious issues relating to each section. The text is clear, succinct, fully cross-referenced and supplemented by tables of cases, legislation, other sources and glossary of English-Chinese Terms. Both parts are indexed for ease of use.

This Handbook is a useful reference for legal practitioners, law students and all others who want to know better how legislation might affect their individual rights and freedoms, private life and commercial activities in Hong Kong.

1. Introduction
2. Statutes in the Hong Kong Legal System
3. Approaches to Interpretation
4. Presumptions
5. Linguistic Canons
6. Internal Aids
7. Extrinsic Materials
8. Basic Law and Bill of Rights

Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1)

Bobby KY Wong

LLB, M Phil, PCLL, Barrister of the High Court of Hong Kong

Bobby K.Y. Wong, LLB, MPhil, PCLL, was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1995. He has taught for many years at local universities and has written extensively in subject areas including dispute resolution and the law of international transport.

Anna YH Ho

LLB, LLM, Barrister of the High Court of Hong Kong

Anna Y.H. Ho, LLB, LLM, was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1994. She maintains a general practice and is a part-time lecturer in law at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong. In addition to this title, she has contributed to published works in the field of criminal law.