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1.
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sentence introduces past. I expect it to do I originally omitted any particular reason into the should also bring in a more easily
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Paragraph 4: the suggested second argument which has confused us in the the same to foreigners which is why reference to it. If we memorandum I think comprehensible one such as
we
introduce this
maximum time for the issuing authorities applications for BN(O) passports".
will also give to cope with
2. Paragraph 7: we could add after "United Kingdom;" the words "In addition, a BN(O) will also have ..." in order to separate the list of rights which flow from the Order from the right of abode, which will be enshrined in Hong Kong's Immigration Ordinance.
3.
Paragraph 5: to avoid possible confusion arising from reading this paragraph in isolation I think we should retain reference to the later paragraph on passports.
4.
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Paragraph 14: to show that nothing is changing I think we should retain s ome reference to the exact comparison with BDTCs and suggest adding after the endorsement:
"This is a statement of fact which reflects exactly the situation which currently applies to BD TCS".
5.
Paragraphs 16 and 17: Red raft as n ew first paragraph as
follows:
"History
1.
During the negotiations between the British and
Chinese Govenment.
which resulted in the Joint Declaration of 19 December 1984,
A major concern of the British nationals in Hong Kong was that they would lose British Dependent Territories citizenship when Hong Kong reverted to Chinese sovereignty on 1 July 1997. They wanted to be able to retain some form of British connection. The British Government therefore negotiated a series of agreements with the Chinese Government which enabled Hong Kong BD TCs to acquire a n ew form of British Nationality which they could retain for life; they could use British passports showing their new status and would qualify for British Consular Protection in third countries. In addition, they were guaranteed the right of abode in Hong Kong and fas residents of the future) (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, freedom of travel. The particular agreement to introduce a new form of nationality into British law required legislation, hence the Order in Council."
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