Subsidiary Legislation

What is subsidiary legislation?

• Subsidiary legislation is also known as secondary legislation, subordinate legislation or delegated legislation.
• It includes rules, regulations, orders or resolutions. They are made by people or bodies (other than LegCo) empowered by some law (e.g. an Ordinance).

Where is subsidiary legislation published?

• Subsidiary legislation is first published in the Gazette Legal Supplement No.2.
• Subsidiary legislation is subsequently published in the Laws of Hong Kong following a green page at the end of its related Ordinance(s).
• Subsidiary legislation, like Ordinances, always begins with a pink page.