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Section 12 contains some provisions relating to evide noe
10.
are new.
evidence of its own validity.
which
Sub-section (1) makes the deportation order conclusive
Sub-se at ion (4) facilitates proof
that the deportation order was explained to the deportes, but the
endorsement on the order to this effect is made only prima facie
evidence.
Sub-section (5) is intended to facilitate proof in
It practically never
prosecutions for returning from deportation
happens that a defendant on such charge disputes his identity, but
proof of this identity is not always an easy matter, especially
where the officers who dealt with the oase have died or have left
the police force. Here again the finger prints are made only prima
Sub-section (6) throws on the deportee the onus
facie evidence.
of proving any allegation by him of British nationality.
11.
In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His Excellency the
Governor may properly assent in the name of His Majesty and on His
behalf.
Attorney General,
12th October, 1917.