Which of the following may the Court of Final Appeal invite to sit on its panels as required?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Judges from other common law jurisdictions
Article 82 allows the Court of Final Appeal to invite judges from other common law jurisdictions.
Answer: Judges from other common law jurisdictions.
Why not the others: Judges from civil law jurisdictions only: the Basic Law refers to common law jurisdictions. Members of the Legislative Council: legislators do not sit as judges. Principal officials: officials do not sit as judges.
Answer: Judges from other common law jurisdictions.
Why not the others: Judges from civil law jurisdictions only: the Basic Law refers to common law jurisdictions. Members of the Legislative Council: legislators do not sit as judges. Principal officials: officials do not sit as judges.
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