Hong Kong: Land Law & Agriculture

How is it possible that someone can end up rightfully possessing land by being a trespasser?

On 3 October 2011, the Court of First Instance handed down a judgment in Hero Limited and others v. The Director of Planning (HCAL 3/2011) which concerned the interpretation of the term "shrine" used in the Outline Zoning Plan ("OZP"): is a shrine confined to a place of worship for a deity or saint or can it also include a receptacle for revered objects including cremated ashes of deceased people? The Court held that a "shrine" cannot be interpreted to include a place which, in substance, is a c

Tai Po is a traditional village located in the northeastern part of the New Territories in Hong Kong. Its historical relics, old temples, quaint fishing village and natural scenery make it a popular destination for both tourists and local residents alike.