BLAIR-KERR REPORT
SUMMARY NOTES
Mr Stuart
Section 10
B.K.
Bribery ordinance
Extension to mean relatives and mistress of presumption of bribery if they have resources beyond their means.
F.C.O.
Agree in principle.
But B.K. is self-defeating.
Political trouble intent.
Section 12
1) Maximum Penalty
B.K.
F.C.0.
Revise penalties in relation Section 10.
Agree - same for all offences under Part ii except Section 3 (general soliciting or acceptance of advantage)
2)
Forfeiture:
Section 13
(a) of own unexplained resources.
FCO agree.
(b) of resources of others if Section 10
is extended.
FCO and HK agree not justified if not party to the case.
Investigation of bank accounts.
FCO agree.with B.K. A.G. can authorise investigation irrespective
of offence.
Section 14
B.K.
F.C.O.
Right of silence.
Remove from suspect (cf bankruptcy and tax)
Agree.
Search for documents and incriminating evidence.
Section 17
B.K.
F.C.O.
No objection.
"is" change to "may be".
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