6.
CONFIDENTIAL
The right to avail
communications sent by it and containing only matter
intended for publication by the press ΟΙ for
broadcasting (including communications addressed to or
dispatched from places outside Hong Kong) Of any
reduced rates applicable for the corresponding service
in the case of press telegrams.
itself, for telegraphic
Immunities and Privileges of the Members of the Office
1. Immunity from suit and legal process in respect of
things done or omitted to be done in the course of the
performance of official duties.
2. Exemption from income tax in respect of emoluments
received -as a member of the office.
(Note : A number of the requests made by the Commission in
its list of 18 December 1992 дау be granted
administratively and would not require legislation
e.g.
the privileges referred to at paragraphs 6,
and 9. In addition, subject to
subject to the views of the
relevant departments of the Hong Kong Government,
it may be possible to confer, on an administrative
basis, the exemptions regarding social security
public service and immigration restrictions on the
members of the. Office.)
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