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whether he has previous connection with the UK]
Retention of BDTC Passports until 1997 Defensive]
12. We discussed this briefly at our meeting on 5 December.
subject to be covered in Bill. Needs further detailed
consideration.
Not a
ADAPTATION OF LAW
13. This section is to enable localisation of Hong Kong's laws
(transfer of provision from UK to local legislation), so that these
can continue unchanged after 1997. Will also enable necessary
amendment of UK laws relating to Hong Kong.
DIPLOMATIC PRIVILEGES FOR CHINESE MEMBERS OF THE JOINT LIAISON
GROUP
14. Final section of the Bill provides diplomatic privileges and
immunities for Chinese members of Joint Liaison Group who go to
London. Hong Kong will need to legislate to allow privileges and
immunities for Chinese members who come to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Department
13 December 1984
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