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Needs to
be checked
particular measures by the Council. It would, however,
be most exceptional and save in the gravest circumstances
politically unacceptable in Hong Kong, for HMG to exercise
their formal powers of control, but from time to time the
Secretary of State exercises influence over legislation
through the Governor. It is unusual for an Act of Parliament
on any controversial matter to extend of its own force to
an example is the
the colony as part of its law
British Nationality Act 1981.
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Many Acts contain provision
for their extension to Hong Kong by Order in Council
le
By MAED)
examples are the Air Navigation Acts. The Hong Kong Letters
Patent and Royal Instructions are from time to time
amended by Her Majesty in Council but otherwise it would
be most exceptional for Her Majesty in Council to legislate
directly for the colony under the Royal prerogative.
Executive Council (EXCO
6.
Nominated members are appointed by HMG by instructions
from the Crown to the Governor through a Secretary of State.
Chairman
The Governor
Present Membership:
5 ex-officio members:
Commander British Forces
Chief Secretary
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Attorney General
Secretary for Home Affairs
Financial Secretary
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