What does Article 35 of the Basic Law deal with?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The right to legal advice and access to the courts
Article 35 of the Basic Law provides that Hong Kong residents have the right to confidential legal advice, access to the courts and choice of lawyers.
Answer: The right to legal advice and access to the courts.
Why not the others: The interpretation of the Basic Law: that is the subject of Article 158. The HKSAR as a local administrative region of China: that is the subject of Article 12. The issue of HKSAR passports: that is the subject of Article 154.
Answer: The right to legal advice and access to the courts.
Why not the others: The interpretation of the Basic Law: that is the subject of Article 158. The HKSAR as a local administrative region of China: that is the subject of Article 12. The issue of HKSAR passports: that is the subject of Article 154.
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