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Law & Business

LAW 420 Criminal Procedure
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide an understanding of Hong Kong criminal procedures,
including police powers, the commencement of proceedings, bail, charges, processes before
and at trial and sentencing, and to develop a capacity to critically evaluate the various laws and
to apply the relevant principles to hypothetical scenarios.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (SERVICE COURSES)

LAW 110 Introduction to Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course is designed to help students acquire a foundation knowledge and
understanding of the legal system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Many
countries have a common law heritage and this course enables students to gain an insight into
the key features, core values and institutions of the common law system.

LAW 250 Business Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental
principles of business law in Hong Kong, with particular emphasis on contract law, and the
legal environment within which it operates.

LAW 331 Company Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental
principles of Company Law, as well as acquainting them with the growing body of case law
intended primarily for shareholder protection. While the course will place emphasis on
principles of common law and equity, on which a large part of Company Law is still based, the
course also provides detailed analyses of the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, so that
students can apply the law to practical situations.

Note: For the descriptions of courses not listed under the Department of Law and Business,
please refer to their respective Departments for details.

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