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Paper 3: Adoption Ordinance (Cap. 290)
We now consider that
there is a difficulty with
listing jurisdictions, because such a list would -
(a)
still
amount
to
a hidden
preference;
(b)
need to be kept up to date.
view of this, we have decided provision, leaving
In
'Commonwealth'
simply to repeal the
the court to satisfy itself whether an overseas adoption order deals appropriate way.
with property rights in an
2.
Enclosed are the amended drafts of consultation papers No. 2 and 3.
should be grateful to know by
We
30 September if you are content for us to hand them over to the Chinese side as amended.
c.c.
Yours
ever
( Mrs Jennie Chok )
for Secretary for Constitutional Affairs
AGC, LALU (Attn.: Mr J F Wilson) AGC, ILD (Attn.: Mr James Hanratty)
S for S (Attn.: Miss Ingrid Ho)
SHW (Attn.: Miss Eva To)
UKREP JLG (Attn.: Mr C Garrett)
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