High Court (Hong Kong)
The High Court (Chinese: 高等法院) of Hong Kong consists of the Court of Appeal and the Court of First Instance. It deals with criminal and civil cases which have risen beyond the lower courts. It was named the Supreme Court before 1997.
Read more about High Court (Hong Kong): High Court Building, List of Judges
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