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4.

The Ordinance does not contain provision relating to defamatory contempts. Provision in this respect was contained in the Bill but was deleted at the committee stage.

5. Before the Governor assented to the Bill in the name and on behalf of Her Majesty, the Attorney General advised that he could properly do so.

Armed

Damb

Acting Law Draftsman.

5 July 1985.

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS,

HONG KONG.

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