16 Jan 2017
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION AND ANOTHER v. THE PRESIDENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
- Citation
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION AND ANOTHER v. THE PRESIDENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACV225/2016
Leave to appeal refused because, although the questions raised are of great public importance, they have no reasonable prospects of success: the non‑intervention principle cannot displace courts' constitutional duty to adjudicate compliance with Basic Law art 104; NPCSC interpretations under art 158 are binding, can supplement law and operate retrospectively; vacation under s21 is automatic; and the Chief Executive has locus in these proceedings; accordingly the Court of Appeal refused leave.