2nd
neys
25. August, 1872.
Governor
Sir Arthur Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B.,
To
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Kimberley
Trial
Ordinance No. 8 of 1872
To provide for by Special Jury cases - Transmits for approval
in certain
(Copy)
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Report of the Acting Attorney General upon Ordinance No. 8 of 1872, entitled:
"An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hong Kong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to further amend the Law relating to Criminal Procedure." This Ordinance was passed to remove doubts which have arisen with respect to the trial of Criminal cases by Special Juries and to make better provision for such trials.
By Section XVI of Ordinance No. 1 of 1864, it is provided that if "the prosecutor or defendant in any
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