(1)Read the decision of the Hong Kongs Court of Final Appeal in the case of W v Registrar of Marriages [2013] 3 HKLRD 90 and prepare a Case Note .This paper consists of TEN questions that have to be answered within the Case Note. Answer ALL the ten questions. Each question is of equal value. Your case note must include answers to ALL the following questions: 1. What are the material facts of the case? 2. What are the legal issues in the case? 3. What is the appellate history of the case? 4. What was the outcome of the case? 5. What was the ratio of the case? 6. How did the Court of Final Appeal interpret the relevant legislation? 7. How did the Court of Final Appeal apply or distinguish the authorities cited in this case? 8. What use did the Court of Final Appeal make of non-Hong Kong authorities? 9. What has been the impact of the decision in this case on Hong Kong law? 10. How has the decision in this case been received by the public and analysed in academic commentaries? (2). Do not make any reference to your name in your answer paper. (3). You may consult any other sources in preparing your final paper. Sources are not restricted to those discussed in class. (4). Your answers must be your own work. When you use sources, cite them adequately for identification. You are expected to know and abide by the Universitys plagiarism policy. Copying another persons work or using language or ideas without proper attribution can lead to your failure of the course.
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