1970-HKRS28-8-37_Part01 — Page 43

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No. 17 OF 1970.

I assent.

French.

Gatvernor.

12th February, 1970,

An Ordinance to give effect in Hong Kong to the Vienna Conven- tion on Consular Relations; to enable effect to be given in Hong Kong to other agreements entered into by Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom concerning consular relations and to make further provision with respect to con- sular relations in Hong Kong between the United Kingdom and other countries and matters arising in connexion there- with; to restrict the jurisdiction of courts in Hong Kong with respect to certain matters concerning or arising on board certain ships or aircraft; to enable diplomatic agents and con- sular officers in Hong Kong to administer oaths and do notarial acts in certain cases; and for purposes connected with those matters.

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Enacted by the Governor of Hong Kong, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof.

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Consular Relations Ordinance 1970 and shall come into operation on a day to be appointed by the Governor by notice in the Gazette.

Short lille and Commencement.