Legislative Council of Hong Kong

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong (立法會, abbreviated LegCo) is the legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

History

Formed as a colonial legislature (Legislative Council) under the British, the first direct elections of LegCo took place in 1991.

Related Topics:
Colonial - Legislative Council - British - 1991

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The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has been housed in the Old Supreme Court building in Central since 1985.

Related Topics:
Old Supreme Court building - Central - 1985

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The statue on the LegCo building is a replica of the one erected on the Old Bailey of London. It is the goddess of justice, Themis. It was a left-over from the former Supreme Court.

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