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if a false statement was made in connexion with an application

for its issue.

Forfeiture of vehicles and ships.

The provisions for the forfeiture of vehicles and ships

have been revised considerably and follow substantially the

corresponding modern provisions of the Import and Export Ordinance

In particular, a court is given a discretion with respect

to forfeiture.

1970.

Powers of officers of Her Majesty's ships.

For many years, officers of Her Majesty's ships have been

authorized by emergency regulations to exercise powers under the

immigration law. Clause 54 confers on them such powers as they

require and so permits the revocation of the emergency regulations.

Proof of certain matters.

Clause 60 places on a person who claims any of the

specified matters the burden of establishing the same. All these

matters are peculiarly within the knowledge of a claimant.

nature.

Minor amendments.

The Bill also makes numerous amendments of a minor

Attorney General.

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