Which legal system is maintained in the HKSAR under the Basic Law?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The common law system
Article 8 maintains the common law, rules of equity, ordinances and customary law.
Answer: The common law system.
Why not the others: The civil law system only: the previous common law was maintained. A system based only on mainland law: national laws are limited to Annex III. A system of customary law only: customary law is maintained only alongside common law and statutes.
Answer: The common law system.
Why not the others: The civil law system only: the previous common law was maintained. A system based only on mainland law: national laws are limited to Annex III. A system of customary law only: customary law is maintained only alongside common law and statutes.
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