In re Wong Hon.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Extraterritorial jurisdiction — Leased areas — Kowloon — Assimilation to neighbouring British territory — The law of Hong Kong.Treaties — Operation of — Exception clauses — “Inconsistency with military requirements for defence of Hong Kong” — Conditions of operation — Unilateral determination — The law of Hong KongState territory — International leases — Convention of June 9, 1898, between Great Britain and China — Kowloon — Lease for 99 years, with certain qualifications in respect of walled city of Kowloon — Whether Crown has jurisdiction over offence committed by alien in walled city of Kowloon — Explicit statement by Crown as to extent of territory under its jurisdiction — The law of Hong Kong.