factsheet Judiciary

Judiciary

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1. What is the main role of the courts in Hong Kong? (Hint: Source A)

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2. What are the two highest levels of courts in the HKSAR, and what do they do? (Hint: Source B&D)

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3. Why do people go to court? (e.g., to resolve disputes, if accused of a crime, etc.) (Hint: Source D)

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4. Think of a time in your daily life when you needed a fair decision—how is that similar to a judge’s role?

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5. Give examples of rights protected by the courts. (Hint: Source C)

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6. What does “judicial independence” mean, and why is it so important? (Hint: Source A&C)