When the Standing Committee makes an interpretation of the provisions concerned, the courts of the Region, in applying those provisions, shall follow the interpretation of the Standing Committee.However, judgments previously rendered shall not be affected.

　　全国人民代表大会常务委员会在对本法进行解释前，征询其所属的香港特别行政区基本法委员会的意见。

　　The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress shall consult its Committee for the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region before giving an interpretation of this Law.

　　第一百五十九条 本法的修改权属于全国人民代表大会。

　　Article 159 The power of amendment of this Law shall be vested in the National people’s Congress.