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Should it be found that there are additional
laws which require localisation, the Chinese side will be
informed and consulted according to une caree principles o
consultation agreed at JLG VALL In November 1907. some subjects now included in the programme may be deleted ir it is decided that the UK enactments involved Shoujo
allowed to lapse on 1 July 1997.
Item 3: Adaptation of Lawy
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The two sides reached agreement at JLG VIL on the
consultation procedures ror the adaptation ΟΙ exercise. At JLG XVIII, the two sides agreed that the
practical work on adaptation or laws sпoula proceed and that any dirrerences be resolved waen they arise. target for the adaptation exercise is to ensure that on 1
July 1997 the HKSAR Will De in possession OI ស
operational set or Laws. rne pritisn side nave suggesLOU that the bulk of the non-midnight adaptations should be
completed by 1995. Agreement on how to proceed with midnight adaptation nas yet to be reached.
7.
inere are more than 550 ordinances plus legislation currently in force in Hong Kong. The HKG 18 reviewing existing laws in order to put forward specific
proposals ror adaptation and СО prepare a comprehensive
programme.
8.
The Chinese side also raised in October 1990 the:
need to replace rererences co uk legislation. ine briUAMIL
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to discuss this matter with the Chinese side.
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