法的渊源与香港法

探讨法的渊源对于理解某一国家或地区法律的基本精神,把握法律的传统是十分有益的。1990年4月4日第七届全国人民代表大会第三次会议通过的《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区基本法》第8条规定:“香港原有法律,即普通法、衡平法、条例、附属立法和习惯法,除同本法相抵触或经香港特别行政区的立法机关作出修改者外,予以保留。”

This study on the source of law contributes to an understanding of the spirit of the law and the legal history of a country or area.The author states that the source of law relates to the origin of legal force.In other words,any study of the law of a jurisdiction depends on the source of authority and the status of enforcement.The source of the law of Hong Kong can be traced to the following sources:common law,the law of equity,British legislation,local regulations and auxiliary legislation,case law in Hong Kong,Chinese written law and common law,authoritative literature,and international pacts.The author notes that the great variety of Hong Kong's legal sources contributes to its combination of international and national uniqueness.Comprehensive understanding of the sources of Hong Kong's laws,especially consideration of its common law heritage and local case law precedents,will be instructive for the construction of China's legal system.