The power of the CFA is defined in the Basic Law: It has the power of final adjudication and may as required invite judges from other common-law jurisdictions to sit on the court.

CNN: HOLD TO THE COMMON LAW

In a common-law system, each decision of the court acts as precedent for future cases and the interpretations form part of the law of Hong Kong.

CNN: HOLD TO THE COMMON LAW

It is natural for those familiar with the common-law system to object to a non-judicial body overturning an interpretation given by a final appellate court.

CNN: A NEW CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER