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The '''Judiciary of Macau''' is responsible for the [[administration of justice]] in [[Macau]]. It hears all prosecutions and civil disputes, including disputes between individuals and the government. It is fundamental to Macau’s [[Legal system of Macau|legal system]] that members of the judiciary are independent of the executive and legislative branches of the [[Government of Macau|government]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title = The Government of China|last = Kagachi|first = Chihiro |
The '''Judiciary of Macau''' is responsible for the [[administration of justice]] in [[Macau]]. It hears all prosecutions and civil disputes, including disputes between individuals and the government. It is fundamental to Macau’s [[Legal system of Macau|legal system]] that members of the judiciary are independent of the executive and legislative branches of the [[Government of Macau|government]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title = The Government of China|last = Kagachi|first = Chihiro|year = 2003|pages = 377–390}}</ref> The courts of law in Macau comprise the [[Court of Final Appeal (Macau)|Court of Final Appeal]] and 11 other courts. The [[President of the Court of Final Appeal of the Macau Special Administrative Region]] is head of the judiciary. A [[bilingual]] court system in which [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] or both can be used was put in place, in accordance with the requirement of the [[Macau Basic Law|Basic Law]]. |
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==List of courts of Macau== |
==List of courts of Macau== |
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* [[Court of Final Appeal (Macau)|Court of Final Appeal]] ( |
* [[Court of Final Appeal (Macau)|Court of Final Appeal]] ({{zh|t=終審法院}}, {{langx|pt|Tribunal de Última Instância|links=no}}) - the highest court in Macau. The court consists of 3 judges, one is the Chief Justice. |
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* Judiciary Magistrates Council (''Conselho dos Magistrados Judiciais'') |
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***Primary Court – (Chinese: {{zhi|t=初級法院}}, {{lang|pt|Tribunal Judícial de Base}}) |
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* Higher Court of Justice |
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* Court of First Instance (''tribunais de Primeira Instância'') |
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* Court of General Competence |
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* Criminal Preliminary Hearing Court (''juízos de Instrução Criminal'') |
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* Audit Court |
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* Tribunal Judicial de Base |
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* Judiciary Council of Macau (''Tribunal Judicial de Base'') |
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Each court is headed by a chief judge or President.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The Judiciary of Macau is responsible for the administration of justice in Macau. It hears all prosecutions and civil disputes, including disputes between individuals and the government. It is fundamental to Macau’s legal system that members of the judiciary are independent of the executive and legislative branches of the government.[1] The courts of law in Macau comprise the Court of Final Appeal and 11 other courts. The President of the Court of Final Appeal of the Macau Special Administrative Region is head of the judiciary. A bilingual court system in which Chinese, Portuguese or both can be used was put in place, in accordance with the requirement of the Basic Law.
List of courts of Macau
[edit]- Court of Final Appeal (Chinese: 終審法院, Portuguese: Tribunal de Última Instância) - the highest court in Macau. The court consists of 3 judges, one is the Chief Justice.
- Court of Second Instance (中級法院, Tribunal de Segunda Instância) - consist of 5 judges
- Primary Court – (Chinese: 初級法院, Tribunal Judícial de Base)
- Administrative Court – (行政法院, Tribunal Administrativo) - consist of 1 judge
- Court of Second Instance (中級法院, Tribunal de Segunda Instância) - consist of 5 judges
Each court is headed by a chief judge or President.[1]
Appointment of judges
[edit]Judges of Macau are appointed by the Chief Executive of Macau with recommendation of an independent commission composed of local judges, lawyers and eminent persons. Most judges are local Macanese, but foreign judges maybe appointed.
Judiciary dress
[edit]Judges in Macau wear a simple dark gray/off black robe with a dark sash. Some judges have colour cuffs and waist bands (yellow, red and teal). Suits are worn underneath. It is similar to those worn by Portuguese judges.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]The power of final interpretation of the Macau Basic Law is vested in the NPC Standing Committee | ||
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