DSR 11 (Revised Sept 85)
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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN THE DEPENDENT TERRITORIES
Problem
1. Whether to take advantage of the Criminal Justice
Bill to be introduced in the next session of Parliament
to abolish capital punishment in the Dependent
Territories.
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Recommendation
2. I recommend that the Secretary of State write to the
Home Secretary proposing an amendment to his Bill and
submit a draft.
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