What does Article 160 of the Basic Law deal with?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The adoption of previous laws
Article 160 of the Basic Law provides that laws previously in force are adopted as laws of the HKSAR unless the NPC Standing Committee declares them to contravene the Basic Law.
Answer: The adoption of previous laws.
Why not the others: Responsibility for foreign affairs: that is the subject of Article 13. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: that is the subject of Article 39. The definition of permanent residents: that is the subject of Article 24.
Answer: The adoption of previous laws.
Why not the others: Responsibility for foreign affairs: that is the subject of Article 13. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: that is the subject of Article 39. The definition of permanent residents: that is the subject of Article 24.
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