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HONG KONG REUNIFICATION
Ord. No. 110 of 1997
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HONG KONG REUNIFICATION ORDINANCE

CONTENTS

Section
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PART I
General
1.
Short title
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2.
Interpretation
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PART II
Bills Passed by the Provisional Legislative Council Confirmed
3.
Bills passed by the Provisional Legislative Council confirmed
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PART III
Judges of Court of Final Appeal and Chief Judge of High Court
4.
Endorsement of appointment of judges
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PART IV
Interpretation of Laws Previously in Force
5.
Section added
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2A.Laws previously in force
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6.
Schedule added
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Schedule 8Construction on and after 1 July 1997 of words and expressions in laws previously in force
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7.
Maintenance of previous laws
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PART V
Establishment of Courts, etc.
8.
Establishment of High Court
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3.High Court
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9.
The District Court and miscellaneous courts, etc.
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PART VI
Legal Proceedings, Criminal Justice System and Administration of Justice
10.
Continuity of legal proceedings, criminal justice system and administration of justice
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