Table of Contents
- Chapter 1
- An overview of the development of practices and procedures in the Hong Kong Legislature
Introductory
The parliamentary system behind the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Legislative Council of HKSAR
The parliamentary system operated under the pre-1997 Standing Orders
From 1858 to 1929
From 1929 to 1968
From 1968 to 1984
From 1985 to 1997
Continuity of the parliamentary principles and values in the working of the Legislature following reunification
Rulings from the Chair
Sources of authority to make rules to regulate proceedings
By virtue of the Basic Law of the HKSAR
By the authority of the Rules of Procedure
By statute
By resolutions of the Council
Types of procedural rules in the Legislative Council
Rules of Procedure
House Rules
Other procedures made by committees
Standing committees
Select committees
Investigation committees