given at the NPC on 28 March 1990 shortly before its adoption on 4 April 1990. The state of domestic legislation at that time and the time of the Joint Declaration will often also serve as an aid to the interpretation of the Basic Law. Because the context and purpose of the Basic Law were established at the time of its enactment in 1990, the extrinsic materials relevant to its interpretation are, generally speaking, pre-enactment materials, that is, materials brought into existence prior to or contemporaneous with the enactment of the Basic Law, although it only came into effect on 1 July 1997."

[90] Despite any reference to extrinsic materials, the Chief Justice reiterated the primacy of the language used in the relevant provision to be construed. At p.224Ithe language a meaning which the language cannot bear."

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Relevant statutes in Basic Law regarding the judicial power of the courts of Hong Kong

By Article 2, the National People's Congress authorizes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative and independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication, in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law.

Article 19 provided that the Region is vested with independent judicial power, including that of final adjudication.

Article 80 provides that the courts of the Region at all levels shall be the judiciary of the Region exercising the judicial power of the Region.

Relevant statutes in Basic Law regarding the