"x x x.
The High Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny foreign maids the right of residency even though many were employed on short term, two year contracts, that are often repeatedly renewed.
In response, the Hong Kong government said it would not only take the case to the Court of Appeal, but may also ask Beijing to have the judgment overturned, as the final interpreter of the city's constitution.
Many Hong Kong residents have been calling on the court not to grant the right of abode, citing fears that it would open the floodgate to thousands of other workers wanting to claim residency.
x x x."
