The law of Hong Kong is mainly based on English law, which was brought to the region during the British colonial period. Hong Kong’s legal system is similar to the legal systems of other common law countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
The court system in Hong Kong is divided into two tiers: the Court of Final Appeal and the High Court. The Court of Final Appeal is the highest court in Hong Kong and is responsible for hearing appeals from the lower courts. The High Court is the second-highest court and is responsible for hearing cases that are more complex or that involve constitutional issues.
The legal system of Hong Kong also includes a number of specialized tribunals, such as the Lands Tribunal and the Labour Tribunal, which are responsible for hearing cases related to specific areas of law. Additionally, there are a number of government departments and agencies responsible for the enforcement of laws, such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Customs and Excise Department, and the Immigration Department.