sophistication of Hong Kong, and its
importance as an international commercial and
banking centre, the traditional colonial legal
structure is neither appropriate nor efficient,
and that the time has come for an objective
review of all aspects of the administration
of justice in the colony.
are being
4. Hong Kong have been consulted on the
issues raised by JUSTICE and specific answers
requested on certain points, which we have
promised Lord Gardiner. The wider question
of a general review of the administration of
justice in Hong Kong needs more careful
consideration.
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