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sophistication of Hong Kong, and its

importance as an international commercial and

banking centre, the traditional colonial legal

structure is neither appropriate nor efficient,

and that the time has come for an objective

review of all aspects of the administration

of justice in the colony.

are being

4. Hong Kong have been consulted on the

issues raised by JUSTICE and specific answers

requested on certain points, which we have

promised Lord Gardiner. The wider question

of a general review of the administration of

justice in Hong Kong needs more careful

consideration.

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