Who may interpret the Basic Law?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The NPC Standing Committee
Article 158 vests interpretation in the NPC Standing Committee and authorises the courts to interpret on their own, within limits, in adjudicating cases.
Answer: The NPC Standing Committee.
Why not the others: Only the Hong Kong courts: the power of interpretation is vested in the NPC Standing Committee. Only the Legislative Council: it is not the interpreting body. Only the Chief Executive: the Chief Executive has no power of interpretation.
Answer: The NPC Standing Committee.
Why not the others: Only the Hong Kong courts: the power of interpretation is vested in the NPC Standing Committee. Only the Legislative Council: it is not the interpreting body. Only the Chief Executive: the Chief Executive has no power of interpretation.
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