Supreme Court (Hong Kong)
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The Supreme Court of Hong Kong was the highest court in Hong Kong prior to the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China in 1997 and heard cases of first instance and appeals from the District and Magisrates Courts as well as certain tribunals. The Supreme Court was from 1976 made up of the High Court of Justice (High Court) and the Court of Appeal.
This article is about the Supreme Court of Hong Kong, which was renamed High Court in 1997. For the current court of last resort of Hong Kong, see Court of Final Appeal (Hong Kong).
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On 1 July 1997, the Supreme Court became the High Court which is made up of the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal.