Which Article of the Basic Law provides that the Department of Justice controls criminal prosecutions, free from any interference?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Article 63
Article 63 of the Basic Law provides that the Department of Justice controls criminal prosecutions, free from any interference.
Answer: Article 63.
Why not the others: Article 116: Article 116 deals with a separate customs territory. Article 82: Article 82 deals with the power of final adjudication. Article 85: Article 85 deals with judicial independence.
Answer: Article 63.
Why not the others: Article 116: Article 116 deals with a separate customs territory. Article 82: Article 82 deals with the power of final adjudication. Article 85: Article 85 deals with judicial independence.
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