This course aims to:

1. Examine the nature of constitutional law and the Basic Law of HKSAR and the new constitutional order established under the Basic Law;
2. Develop in the student the knowledge and skills to analyse the doctrine of "One Country, Two Systems" and understand the practical significance of the doctrine; 
3. Explain the legal position of HKSAR vis-à-vis the central government and within the framework of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China;
4. Enable the student to analyse and understand the working of the HKSAR Government in the light of the provisions of the Basic Law and from comparative perspective;
5. Enable the student to apply legal doctrines and principles developed in constitutional cases in order to provide solutions to possible real-life situations; and 
6. Identify major and important issues arising from the implementation of the Basic Law and areas of uncertainty, conflict and potential problems in the Basic Law.

Exam:

The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass the course.

Applicable to students admitted from Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass the course.