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Corsi decatini,
and
transmit to you for further information copies of their reply.
It will be seen that Mr. Muel is opposed to any change in the law,
but considers that if amendment to the law is to be adopted, amendment supported by Mr. Ball should be adopted.
All other amendments bring to confine the power of examining prisoners to Judges & the Supreme Court. On the other hand, Mr. Luncesore is in favour of a change, but he would vest this power in the magistrates.
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Concur in the remainder and used in support of this view.
Seeing, however, the difference of opinion between those who from their position and experience in Hong Kong are best qualified to form a judicious opinion on the expediency of making, in whole or in part, the proposed change in the existing procedure, and that the matter is one which, though important in itself, may be pending decision, I have arrived at the conclusion that it will be more satisfactory to refer this to Law Officers.