Hong Kong - judicial review powers of Hong Kong courts - right of Chinese mainland residents to reside in Hong Kong - power of Chineses authorities to interpret Hong Kong's basic law - retroactive application of laws and equality of parental rights under International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Court of Final Appeal's decision in Ng Ka Ling v. Director of Immigration, regarding the powers of judicial review, immigration rights of Chinese mainland residents, and retroactive application of international law in Hong Kong.

China, Hong Kong, Analysis, Cases, Parent and child (Law), Judicial review, Emigration and immigration law, Retroactive laws, Immigration law

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The law of naval warfare at the turn of two centuries

Article Abstract:

The author examines the laws regarding naval warfare in the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century, as discussed at the 1899 and 1907 Hague Peace Conferences, and changes in 20th century naval warfare laws because of the conferences.

History, War, Maritime (International law), Maritime war (International law)

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Peace building: the private sector's role

Article Abstract:

The author examines the role nongovernmental organizations and other private sector bodies can play in the peace building process, especially in the economic sphere.

Social aspects, Economic aspects, Economic development, Civil war, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Peace

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