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it will be an offence to publish or broad- cast in Hong Kong a report of any com- mittal proceedings in Hong Kong which contains more than a limited number of permitted details unless the magistrate orders otherwise on application by the defendant (proposed new section 87A). Upon committal for trial or discharge, as the case may be the clerk of the court must cause to be displayed a notice giving the name, address and age of the accused, the charge, and, if committed, the court to which he is committed (proposed new section 87B).
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on the bills. tences.
The Bar Association and the Law Societies have been consulted Both are in favour of the general principle of suspended sen-
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Honourable Members will be asked to advise whether the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 1970, as drafted at Annex A, and the
should Magistrates (Amendment) (No 3) Bill 1970, as drafted at Annex B, be introduced into the Legislative Council.
(The Assistant Registrar, Supreme Court (Mr S. MAYO) and Crown Counsel (Mr J. F. MATHEWS) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item).
27th October 1970
(GR 2/3231/69)
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