"Key challenges facing the rule of law in Hong Kong". Issue 1 (22nd June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hagiwara, Ryuta
• Is Part Of: Social transformations in Chinese societies. Volume 18:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 88
• Page End: 103
• Publication Date: 2021-06-22
• Subjects: Hong Kong -- Rule of law -- Legal conflict -- One country two systems; China -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; 306.0951
• DOI: 10.1108/STICS-01-2020-0002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1871-2673

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to highlight key challenges to the rule of law in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach: This study deploys a historical and legal approach to explore the key challenges to the rule of law in Hong Kong. In particular, this paper analyzes legal conflicts in Hong Kong. Findings: The findings show how the rule of law in Hong Kong has become a prominent battlefield of a constitutional struggle between Hong Kong Law and Chinese Law. Originality/value: This paper hypothesizes that the conflicts arise from the different interpretations and conceptualizations of the rule of law between China and Hong Kong.