Preface to the second edition; Table of cases; Table of legislation; 1. Introduction and overview; 2. Functions and concepts of law; 3. Governance in Hong Kong; 4. Sources of law; 5. The court system and the doctrine of precedent; 6. The process of legislation; 7. Statutory interpretation; 8. Criminal justice system; 9. Civil justice system; 10. Alternative methods of resolving disputes; 11. Access to justice; 12. Finding and citing legal materials; 13. Interface between Hong Kong and international and Chinese law; Glossary; Index.