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JC Griffiths Esq QC
Attorney-General's Chambers
Legal Department
Central Government Offices Lower Albert Road, HONG KONG
AW 131
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8 October 1980
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ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION - MARITIME RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
(187A)
1. I enclose a letter from Mr Mantell at the Ministry of Defence, requesting legal advice on the draft 'Rules of Engagement' set out in the enclosures to Mr Mantell's letter.
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We have consulted our own legal adviser on paragraph 5 and he knows of no statutory authority.
3. I should however be grateful if you would advise whether it would be necessary to justify any action under the Immigration Ordinance.
4. I must add that I find it strange that the Police should be seeking legal advice on this from us and through CAPIL.
cc:
CN Mantell Esq
DS5, MOD
P J Williamson
Hong Kong and General Department
L M Davies Esq CMG OBE
Secretary for Security HONG KONG
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