The legal system of the People’s Republic of China is closely intertwined with the Hong Kong legal system under the “one country-two system” constitutional arrangement. This course examines the unique constitutional arrangements within China, how its legal institutions function, and the nature of state-individual relationships.  The course comprises two main components: constitutional law, and administrative law. The issues we will consider are: the fundamentality of the People’s Congress System, the party-state structure, the meaning of ‘rule of law with Chinese characteristics’, the role of the judiciary, administrative litigation and the protection of citizens’ rights, as well as the interaction of Chinese constitutional institutions with their counterparts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 3 hours