Read the full judgment text of FAMV 3/2020 on BabelCite. This Court of Final Appeal judgment was delivered on 10 March 2020 before Chief Justice Ma, Mr Justice Fok PJ, Mr Justice Cheung PJ.
Civil procedure – judicial review – leave to appeal – High Court Ordinance s 14AA(1), s 14AA(2), s 14AB – Basic Law Article 82 – extension of time – simultaneous hearing – Court of Final Appeal – leave to appeal granted on two certified questions – whether leave to appeal required under s 14AA(1) when extension of time refused – whether s 14AB inconsistent with Article 82 of the Basic Law – consideration of other questions adjourned – appeals set for hearing on 19 June 2020
Legal issues: Leave to appeal requirement under s 14AA(1) High Court Ordinance · Constitutionality of s 14AB High Court Ordinance
Outcome: Leave to appeal granted on two certified questions; consideration of other questions adjourned.
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