We will survey the development of the Macao Law throughout history. For example, what is the relationship between the Basic Law now and the Portuguese Law before it? What is the relationship between the political, economic, social, and cultural systems and the legal systems? How well does the Basic Law serve Macao, and how better can it do so? We will especially examine the relationship between Macao law and the public administration system. This course shares little overlap with the Macao History course.

Students can learn and examine the relationship between Macao law and the public administration.