The Jurisdictions of Hong Kongn Court
| The Court of Final Appeal | The highest appellate authority in HK to safeguard the principle of "sovereignty of law" ("rule of law") |
| The High Court which includes the Court of Appeal and the Trial Court | It handles criminal and civil cases. |
| The District Court | It handles criminal and civil trial cases. |
| The Coroner's Court | It deals with investigations on the causes and circumstances of certain deaths. |
| The Juvenile Court | Deals with cases of charges brought against juveniles except for homicides. |
| Lands Tribunal, Labour Tribunal, Small Claims Tribunal and the Obscene Articles Tribunal. | Tribunals which have a jurisdiction to judge disputes pertaining to specific regions or defined precincts (districts). |
| Magistrates Court | Criminal cases. |
Solicitors and Barristers
Hong Kong lawyers include two branches, i.e. solicitors and barristers. Barristers mainly represent client to argue on the court. Solicitors assist client in all kinds of cases. Solicitors engage
