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) — 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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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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ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE Chase’s Strategy for Syndicating the Hong Kong Disneyland Loan Group 1 AFNONIN‚ Artem 3035162144; ARDERN‚ Jeffrey 3035160914; GUPTA‚ Agrata 3035161097; KUTUZOVA‚ Ekaterina 3035162156; Disneyland - Chase Case Study Q1: How should Chase have bid in the first round competition to lead the HK$3.3 billion Disneyland financing? After being approached by Disney to raise HK$3.3 billion nonrecourse loan package on a fully underwritten basis‚ Chase had three options available
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Introduction Nowadays‚ Hong Kong is not only a place for financial‚ real estate or logistical business activities‚ as the government provides the weight on sports events and development. The function of sports activities in HK is no longer to be an entertainment but it starts moving to a professional event. For example the successful outcome of Olympic Equestrian Events in 2008‚ therefore‚ Hong Kong people start changing their mind and believe that they are well prepared for a large international
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Feasibility of Sparkle Ltd’s Opening Jewellery Retail Store in Hong Kong PROBLEM This study was designed to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and possibility of Sparkle Ltd’s idea to open a jewellery retail store in Hong Kong. Specifically‚ the study seeks answers to these questions: * What is the opportunity for opening a jewellery retail store in Hong Kong? * What is the risk of opening a jewellery retail store in Hong Kong? * Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages in this
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