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Section 12 contains some provisions relating to evide noe

10.

are new.

evidence of its own validity.

which

Sub-section (1) makes the deportation order conclusive

Sub-se at ion (4) facilitates proof

that the deportation order was explained to the deportes, but the

endorsement on the order to this effect is made only prima facie

evidence.

Sub-section (5) is intended to facilitate proof in

It practically never

prosecutions for returning from deportation

happens that a defendant on such charge disputes his identity, but

proof of this identity is not always an easy matter, especially

where the officers who dealt with the oase have died or have left

the police force. Here again the finger prints are made only prima

Sub-section (6) throws on the deportee the onus

facie evidence.

of proving any allegation by him of British nationality.

11.

In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His Excellency the

Governor may properly assent in the name of His Majesty and on His

behalf.

Attorney General,

12th October, 1917.