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Judicial Review in Hong Kong – Third Edition traces and analyses the key developments in the law and practice of judicial review since 2014, including the recent evolution of the jurisprudence on proportionality and fundamental rights and freedoms. The proliferation of challenges in areas such as planning and environment, financial regulation, and competition raises novel issues, which are examined in detail. An earlier edition of this work has been cited with approval by the Court. It will be a valuable source for judges and judicial officers, practitioners, and academics alike. This edition endeavours to state the law as at March 2025.
What's new in this edition:
- Charting the latest developments on the proportionality test and fundamental rights following Hysan Development & ors v Town Planning Board (2016) 19 HKCFAR 372 (HKSAR v Ng Ngoi Yee Margaret [2024] 6 HKC 136; The Hong Kong Housing Authority v Infinger, Nick & Anor [2024] HKCFA 29; Sham Tsz Kit v S-J (2023) 26 HKCFAR 385)
- Recent developments in areas such as planning and environment (Hong Kong Golf Club v Director of Environmental Protection [2024] HKCFI 1279); proceeds of crime (Tam Sze Leung v Commissioner of Police [2024] 4 HKC 437); and professional discipline (Wong Chau Ming v Secretary for Civil Service [2024] 1 HKLRD 200)
- Recent decisions in relation to the National Security Law (Lai Chee Ying v Committee for Safeguarding National of the HKSAR & Anor (No 2) [2024] 4 HKC 575; HKSAR v Lai Chee Ying (No 4) [2023] 4 HKC 660)