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the speciality rule: a returned fugitive should not be tried for offences other than those for which he was surrendered; and
the political offences rule: return may be refused if the offence in question is a political offence.
End/Wednesday, January 11, 1995
Statement by Governor on closure of Overseas Chinese Daily News
The following is a statement made this (Wednesday) evening by the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, on the closure of the Overseas Chinese Daily News:
"I was very sad to hear the news of the closure of the Overseas Chinese Daily News which for so many years play such a distinguished role in Hong Kong journalism.
The paper was renowned for its integrity and concern for community values and it will be missed by the many thousands of people who turn to it each day for their news and views of life in Hong Kong.
I hope the paper's staff will quickly find other work and continue their tradition of reporting impartially on Hong Kong affairs."
End/Wednesday, January 11, 1995
11 nominations for Municipal Council elections received today
A total of 11 nominations of candidates were received today (Wednesday) for
the Municipal Council Elections on March 5.
The total number of nominations received so far is 76.
The nomination period will last until January 23.
The breakdown of nominations by district is as follows:
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