This is the first of a series of papers on this landmark case, which has implications for a number of issues including the administration of Hong Kong’s EIA Ordinance, the challenge to achieving sustainable development, the judicial review process, and the ongoing planning, consultation and development of cross-border infrastructure. This paper, written by Dennis W.H. Kwok, one of the counsels for the Applicant in the judicial review, provides a short introduction to the outcome of the judicial review regarding the environmental impact assessment of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge. The case was heard on 22-24 February 2011, and the judgment was handed down on 18 April 2011.
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