THE PROTECTED PLACES (SAFETY) ORDINANCE, 1946.
Explanatory observations in accordance
with Article XXVIII of the Royal
Instructions.
1.
The Ordinance was passed on the 19th September, 1946
with an immaterial amendment.
2.
The reasons for enacting the Ordinance are set out in
the Objects and Reasons to the Bill, a copy of which is for-
warded herewith.
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The Bill had a quick passage through Legislative Council.
An assurance was given on His Excellency's instructions
that any death resulting from shooting in exercise or alleged
exercise of the powers conferred by the Ordinance would be the
subject of magisterial inquiry under the Coroners Abolition
Ordinance, 1888.
5. Unless conditions improve substantially it is proposed
to promulgate the necessary Proclamation under section 1 of the
Ordinance as soon as the public have been given adequate warning
of the exact situation of protected places.
Georgerstühlandi
Acting Attorney General.
24th September, 1946.
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