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The Appeal Court here is a difficult matter.
At present you appeal from a decision of the C.J. to it
and it consists of a Puisne Judge and another Colonial
7. Cadit at present the acting A.G. Neither of these have
ever had any practice at the bar, nor have they been
called for any great time. It does not seem ressonable
to submit the decisions of a C.J. to be reviewed in such
a manner.
May I suggest that the Colonial office might
well arrange for Judges from the Straits Settlement and
P.M.. to come up periodically and hear appeals in the
?
Jurisdiction.
It is a matter of policy for H.k. Government
and I put forward my suggestions for what they may be
worth, but a comprehensive scheme for Courts of Appeal
seems to be indicated.
It may not appeal to H.M. Advicers at the
Confidence in Superior Courts must
Colonial Offices
be maintained.
The foregoing observations may or may not be of
interest to you. I have done some 18 years in H.M.
service, Navy, Admiralty "ar Staff, F.0. and Colonial
Governmenta so that I am well aware of what the fate of
this may be.
I have thought it necessary to draw your
attention to the matter.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your obedient servant,
(8gd.) SOMERSET FITZROY,