Court of First Instance (Hong Kong)

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The Court of First Instance is one of two courts in the High Court (formerly known as the Supreme Court) structure in Hong Kong. The court has unlimited jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters. Before 1997 it was known as the High Court of Justice.

The court can deal with matters from:

  • Magistrates' Courts
  • Small Claims Tribunal
  • Obscene Articles Tribunal
  • Labour Tribunal
  • Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board

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