The Hong Kong Statutory Interpretation Handbook - Fourth Edition examines the law of statutory interpretation in Hong Kong through commentary and detailed annotations to the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1). Butterworths Hong Kong Statutory Interpretation Handbook - Fourth Edition is a comprehensive reference work containing, in the first part, a general examination of the law of statutory interpretation in Hong Kong and in the second part, up-to-date annotations to the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1). Presented in a concise and clear style, the sectional annotations encompass significant judicial decisions and rules of court, provide definitions of words and phrases and discuss practical aspects and contentious issues. The Handbook series has been citied with authority in over one hundred court cases in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal. This title will serve as a valuable guide for legal practitioners, law students and all others who want to better understand how legislation is interpreted in Hong Kong.