(b) publish, either orally or in writing, anything which may be reasonably regarded as of a political or administrative nature; publica- tion for this purpose includes making a speech or taking part in a radio broadcast or television programme.
49. An officer, whether on duty or on leave of absence, shall not allow himself to be interviewed on questions of public policy or
or on matters affecting the defence or military resources of any part of the Commonwealth.
50. (a) Governors and all other officers are prohibited from receiving valuable presents (other than the ordinary gifts of personal friends), whether in the shape of money, goods, free passages, or other personal benefits, and from giving such presents.
(b) This Regulation applies not only to the officers themselves but also to their families, and officers will be held responsible for its observance by their families. It does not apply to cases of remuneration for special services rendered and paid for with the consent of the Government.
(c) This Regulation may be relaxed on the occasion of an officer's retirement from the public service, but only if the special permission of the Governor, or in the case of a Governor, the Secretary of State, has been previously obtained.
51. Presents from persons of distinction or others which cannot be refused without giving offence shall be handed over to the Government.
When presents are received on behalf of the Territorial Government on ceremonial occasions they shall be handed over to the Government, and any return presents shall be given at the Government expense.
52. Money which has been subscribed with a view to marking public approbation of an officer's conduct may be dedicated to objects of public purpose and connected with the name of the person who has merited such a proof of the general esteem.
53. The Governor shall not, without special permission, accept or forward any articles for presentation to Her Majesty.
(b) Disciplinary procedure*
54. Regulations 55, 56 and 59 to 67 apply to a Judge of a Supreme Court or High Court subject to the following modifications:
(i) The question of his dismissal, or of inflicting any other penalty upon him or of his retirement under Regulation 67 will be referred by the Secretary of State to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, unless the Judge requests that it shall not be so referred.
* Regulations 54 to 66 do not apply to Hong Kong. See Regulation 1, Note 2 and Appendix 11.
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