TNAG-0195-FCO40-231-Emergency-regulations-and-orders-1969 — Page 67

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HONG KONG TO FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

TELNO BIS 2

14 FEBRUARY 1969

UNCLASSIFIED

TO.

PBC

On more emergency regulation introduced during nineteen sixty seven disturbances is to be repealed and incorporated in modified form in Summary Offences Ordinance.

Emergency Regulation 119D (repeat 119D) makes it offence be in possession simulated bomb.

It stipulates penalty up to five thousand dollars or two years imprisonment on summary conviction and up to ten thousand dollars or five years on indictment."

Todays Gazette contains Bill which be introduced Legislative Council February twenty sixth.

Summary Offences (Amendment) Bill 1969 seeks retain in Law Regulation 119D.

It provides for reduced penalty of five thousand dollars or imprisonment for one year.

Government spokesman said this move in line with Government policy which is to keep emergency legislation under constant review.

BRITINFORM

Sir D. Trench

DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION

Information Policy Dept.

Information Administration Dept.

Information Research Dept.

News Dept.

Hong Kong Dept.

Far Eastern Dept.

AAAAA

RECEIVED IN ARCHIVES No.31 1 7 FEB 1969

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