Yesterday's clarification by the Court of Final Appeal on the abode ruling could clear up misunderstanding on the controversial issue, an influential Basic Law Committee member said.
Albert Chen Hung-yee said it was a useful step to remove any misunderstanding that had been caused after the original judgment, particularly the statement concerning the power of SAR courts to review acts of the National People's Congress (NPC).
Professor Chen said the Government should now explain to Beijing the meaning of the clarification.
'The Government should make sure Beijing understands that Hong Kong courts have no intention to defy the authority of the NPC,' he said.
Professor Chen said the NPC Standing Committee should not pursue the controversy further. But he denied the clarification would set a bad example which would undermine Hong Kong's judicial independence.
Another Basic Law Committee member, Raymond Wu Wai-yung, said he appreciated the gesture the court had made to react to the Government's request.
It would help solve similar problems that might arise in the future, he said.