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The post-1997 hierarchy under the Basic Law: apex Court of Final Appeal, the Court of Appeal, the Court of First Instance, and the District Court.
HKCFA
41 decisions
Court of Final Appeal
HK's apex court since 1997. Replaced the Privy Council under the Basic Law. Sits in the old Supreme Court Building.
HKCA
3 decisions
Court of Appeal
Intermediate appellate court — civil + criminal appeals from CFI, statutory appeals from tribunals.
HKCFI
5 decisions
Court of First Instance
Senior trial court — unlimited civil + criminal jurisdiction; admiralty, IP, judicial review under Order 53 RHC.
HKDC
0 decisions
District Court
Statutory-limit jurisdiction (HK$3M civil; up to 7-year sentencing in criminal). Hears employment + Lands Tribunal appeals.