Since the Basic Law came into operation on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong has, for the first time, a detailed written constitution which is the most fundamental piece of law that the Hong Kong courts and judges have to apply, uphold and interpret.

• 自《基本法》于一九九七年七月一日实施后，香港首次拥有一套详尽的成文宪法，这是香港法院和法官必须引用、维护和解释的最基本法律。