Precedent and Stare decisis in Hong Kong: The Case of Transgenders Introduction The doctrines of “precedent” and “stare decisis” have been pillars of Western Law that have withstood the test of time. They have been especially important in upholding the “Rule of Law” based on the tenets of predictability‚ expectations and stability‚ which are all important in a society based on norms and codes. Yet these legal concepts of precedent and “stare decisis” have been condemned for stifling the progress
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Title: Analyse the problems caused by the implementation of anti-smoking legislation in Hong Kong. Identify some solutions to these problems. Paragraph 1 In recent years many countries have enacted anti-smoking legislation. For example‚ on 1 January 2007 Hong Kong extended no smoking areas to cover the inside of restaurants‚ as well as offices and some public outdoor areas (Tobacco control‚ 2007). While these laws have been largely welcomed by both health advocates and the general population‚ they
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1 Executive Summary Consumer behaviors vary between different countries and market structure. This report seeks to uncover the underlying factors behind some of the biggest consumer markets‚ Australia‚ Hong Kong and China. Demographic characteristics largely affect by social and value trends such as consumption culture‚ gender roles and demand for certain goods and services. The existing relationship between these factors would be analyzed and discussed further. From an analysis of the distinct
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HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY IN HONG KONG By LAM HOI YAN April‚ 2007 04002865 ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the development of music therapy in Hong Kong. Specifically‚ a number of related issues were studied including definition of music therapy‚ the origin of music therapy‚ the recent developments in music therapy in China‚ establishment of a music therapy session‚ and the setting of
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(HONG KONG) — Pro-Beijing parties in Hong Kong trounced the opposition as voters in the Chinese territory expressed discontent with pro-democratic parties in local elections that may predict the outcome of more important polls next year. Results from Sunday’s poll were released early Monday for individual candidates‚ but the government did not immediately provide a breakdown by political party.(See more on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.) The South China Morning Post newspaper says candidates
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Should same-sex marriage be legalized in Hong Kong? In recent years‚ more homosexual people have come out to disclose their sexual orientation. Gays and lesbians may even feel pride and have higher self-esteem instead of having shame. People in Hong Kong generally are more open-minded now. There is no legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Hong Kong. In many countries or regions‚ the legalization of same-sex marriage is already implemented. Therefore‚ some may say that same-sex marriage should
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undersubscribed leading to Chase taking up the balance loan amount. Thus Chase had to set proper price for the loan (spread) and to include more sub underwriters to share the burden in the event of under subscription • Political Risks – The risk that the Hong Kong government may back track on their promises and that they may pressure them to include local banks in the syndication • Reputational risk – In the event that they put a bid that is not fair to other participants‚ this would taint their standing
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Comparison of Marketing Strategy of Wellcome and City’super in Hong Kong No Name Student No# December 23‚ 2008 Royal Brisbane International College 5/F Yue Hwa International Building 1 Kowloon Park Drive‚ Tsim Sha Tsui‚ Hong Kong Contact No.: XXXXXXXX Email: XXXXXXX Table of Content 1. Introduction 3 2. Target Segment 3 3. Marketing Strategy 4 3.1. Product Strategy 4 3.2. Price Strategy 5 3.3. Promotion Strategy 5 3.4. Place Strategy 6 4. Conclusion
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Introduction: Hong Kong‚ known as”Pearl of the Orient” which enjoys the freedom of speech‚ the freedom of economy and the finest legal system. However‚ discrimination is everywhere. It is because people are not equally. It would always be inequality among people referring to physical and mental processes. Of course the two sexes are not equal‚ so that sex discrimination is always an issue in a society‚ especially in workplace. Background: It is a matter of fact that a employer will base on
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The 27th amendment is very unique in that it took about 200 years from the date that is was proposed to the date it was officially ratified by the states. The 27th amendment has to do with pay raises or decreases for the members of Congress. Changes to the Congressional pay are supposed to take effect after the next term of office for the state representatives. This means that another election would have to happen before any pay raises or decreases can take full effect. This amendment clearly affects
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