CO129-511-21 Accessories and Abettors Ordinance 1928- Bill 13-9-1928 - 27-11-1928 — Page 19

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"advisability of extending the operation

"of the Common Law so considerably before

"placing the question explicitly before

"the Colonial Office."

With regard to the first paragraph of the

Chief Justice's minute I would observe that the word "Act"

is defined by Section 39.E(17) of the Interpretation

Ordinance, No.31 of 1911, to mean an Act of the Imperial

Parliament.

With regard to the second paragraph the Captain Superintendent of Police considers the proposed change to be highly desirable from a police point of view as it will increase the powers of the police to deal with

accessories and abettors.

4. My Executive Council is unanimously in favour of the introduction into the Legislative Council of the Bill, subject to your prior consent, and I shall be glad to receive your approval for its introduction.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

W.D. Son Shoten

Officer Administering the Government.