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rare cases under discussion, might not be acceptable to the
PRC.
Surena
concluded by suggesting that the real
issue was not one of nationality but defence and foreign
affairs of the PRC which was covered by the right to
instruct. Edwards said he appreciated this but was not
would agree to a change.
confident that the PRC
much further work will be required on this problem
Clearly
(4)
Dual criminality vice a list of offences : tax
offences
Surena said the US would prefer no list, because
of emerging offences and the likelihood of the offence
rather than the conduct
Edwards'
attitude
softened.
being
analysed, but following
explanations as to why HK needed a list his
In fact there was quite a detailed
discussion of the list and some indication that we can
solve particular US problems. Edwards said that he would
be prepared to include a catch-all provision and a conduct
Edwards also indicated that these was no objection
test.
including tax offences.
Surena is to
in principle to
provide a list of its tax offenders so that an appropriate
provision can be drafted. Surena enquired whether parental
child abduction carried 12 months imprisonment in Hong
Kong; Hong Kong is to advise.