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Another issue raised by the UN Committee was the minimum age of criminal responsibility, which is currently set at seven. The spokesman stated that although the Government had carefully considered this issue in the past, it would reconsider it in the light of the Committee's observations.
The Committee recommends that the UK Government prepares a progress report on measures taken to give effect to the suggestions and recommendations contained in the Concluding Observations by the end of May 1997.
"Matters relating to reporting are for the UK Government to consider. We shall put our views to them," the spokesman said.
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Judge Caird seeking early retirement confirmed
A government spokesman today (Friday) confirmed that the Governor had received a letter from Judge Caird seeking leave to retire early on medical grounds.
The Governor is now considering this request.
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Vast opportunities ahead, it's business as usual: acting FS
Hong Kong would continue its work to ensure that it would stay ahead of the game and maximise the vast business opportunities that were on offer throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the acting Financial Secretary, Mr Rafael Hui, said today (Friday).
Addressing the opening of the Regional Conference of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, Mr Hui said Hong Kong was at the centre of an increasingly dynamic and competitive region and there were countless examples to demonstrate that its people were all working for the future and not resting on their laurels.
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