CODE 18-77
CTWAGY
Mr Edwards,
Legal Advisers
K159
CONFIDENTIAL
Reference
REF: HKD 384/3
нко 384/3
37.
HONG KONG: EXTRADITION
1.
NC
15/6
You may have seen a copy of Hong Kong telno 1529, proposing some further changes to the paper on which we had already commented. However, I attach at A a further copy for ease of reference, together with the following:
B: FCO telno 883
C: Hong Kong's draft paper (text not amended to take account of
our comments which Hong Kong have nevertheless accepted)
D: Hong Kong telnos 1188-9
to
2. As you will see, Hong Kong have decided to concentrate m proceeding to negotiation of agreements now, and postpone discussion of legislation until a later stage. This seems to me a sensible way of proceeding, given our views on the difficulties involved in framing legislation (our telno 883), and our aim to have expert talks and make progress before JLG XIII. I have drafted a telegram accordingly, which I enclose.
3. Since Hong Kong wish to consult ExCo next Tuesday 23 May, it would be helpful, if at all possible, to have your views by close of play on 18 May.
17 May 1989
I thin
C T Wood
Hong Kong Department WH304
270 2655
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