Hong Kong SAR China
Cap. 99 sub. leg. I
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For all senior ranks, the prescribed age is 55 years.
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Hong Kong SAR China
Cap. 99 sub. leg. J
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This provision declares the listed offices to be established offices for the Ordinance.
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Cap. A1
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This constitutional provision sets out core state principles, basic citizen duties, key freedoms, and the main powers of the National People’s Congress, its Standing Committee, and the President.
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Cap. A101
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This part sets out Hong Kong’s constitutional structure, key government powers, and core resident rights and duties.
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Cap. A102
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This decision adds five national laws to Annex III of the Basic Law and deletes one national law from Annex III.
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Cap. A103
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The Standing Committee decided to add a specified national law to Annex III to the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
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Cap. A104
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This document says the National People’s Congress adopts the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and states that it will take effect on July 1, 1997.
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Cap. A105
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This decision makes the English translation of the Basic Law the official English text and equally authentic as the Chinese text.
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Cap. A106
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People from mainland Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities who want to enter Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must apply for approval and use valid certificates; Hong Kong courts must follow this Interpretation when applying the relevant Basic Law articles.
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Cap. A107
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This interpretation says any amendment to the relevant Chief Executive and Legislative Council methods must follow the specified process, including a Chief Executive report, a Standing Committee determination, and the required Legislative Council endorsement and consent.
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Cap. A108
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If the Chief Executive office becomes vacant, a new Chief Executive must be selected within six months under Article 45, and the term of office depends on the selection method.
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Cap. A109
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The Standing Committee decides to add a national law to Annex III of the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
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Cap. A110
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The Standing Committee approves the proposed amendment to Annex I on selecting the Chief Executive, and the amendment takes effect on the date of approval.
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Cap. A111
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The provision sets the 2012 Election Committee at 1,200 members, gives it a five-year term, and allows Chief Executive candidates to be nominated by at least 150 Election Committee members; each member may nominate only one candidate.
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Cap. A112
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The proclamation records an amendment under Annex II and says the amendment takes effect on the date it is promulgated.
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Cap. A113
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For the fifth-term Legislative Council in 2012, the Council is composed of 70 members: 35 returned by functional constituencies and 35 returned by geographical constituencies through direct elections.
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Cap. A114
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The Central People’s Government may determine China’s state-immunity rules, and Hong Kong’s authorities and courts must apply them and not depart from them.
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Cap. A115
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Public officers listed in Article 104 must take the prescribed oath in a lawful, sincere, and solemn way before assuming office.
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Cap. A116
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The Standing Committee decided to add the National Anthem Law of the People’s Republic of China to the list of national laws in Annex III to the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
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Cap. A117
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This decision adds the listed national security law to Annex III of the Basic Law, to be applied locally by promulgation by the Region.
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