Everyday Law

Through games and case studies, this course aims to help students to understand the legal system in Hong Kong, including: criminal and civil litigation, common criminal offences (including offences of dishonesty, deception, forgery, theft), elementary criminology, internet law, law on intellectual property, employment law, discrimination and privacy. Some FAQs include: “What is the jurisdiction of the courts?”, “Will the use of forged document(s) constitute a criminal offence?”, “What is the relationship between ethics and law?”, “What can I do in ethical dilemma?”, “What is Fraud Triangle?”, “Is there any criminal liability in the internet?”, “Is there any criminal liability for visiting pornographic websites?”, “What kind of action will constitute discrimination?”, “What is sexual harassment, and will I be prosecuted if I sexually harass others?” and “Which kind of intellectual property are protected by law?”