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La Mr. Frank Allaun (Salford, East): To ask the
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he will amend the Hong Kong Public Order Ordinance so as to place the burden of proof upon the authorities; and in what circumstances the Ordinance is now intended to be used.
19 December, 1968.
1. harian bonerler
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In the case of all offences constituted under the Public
Order Ordinance a burden of proof rests on the prosecution.
My when, firend is,
em, however, examining certain provisions of the Ordinance,
in consultation with the Governor, in the light of criticisms
that have been made. The Crdinance forms part of the permanent
law of Hong Kong and is used as circumstances require.
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