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by the Governor in Council in investigating a claim to British nationality. Such a claim might ne cessitate the questioning of the accused person, and a subsequent
deportation order might conceivably be objected to on
the ground that such questioning had taken place and was
not authorised by the ordinance. I would suggest the
consideration of this point by the Attorney General.
6.
With great respect, I should like to say that my main objections to the proposed procedure still remain.
One is that the duties imposed are of a nature not usually imposed on a judge or on any regular judicial officer. The other is that the proposed procedure makes the judiciary part of the machinery of executive action.
I also, with respect, desire to associate myself generally with the letter which the Puisne Judge (Mr. J.R. Wood)
is addressing to Your Excellency on this subject.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Excellency's most obedient servant,
(Sd). J.H. Kemp.
Chief Justice.
His Excellency,
Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.
Governor.