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Ref: AAG. 10.

Messrs. Gordon Hampton & Winter,

Solicitors,

809, Tak Shing House,

HONG KONG.

Dear Sirs,

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS

HONG KONG

7th May, 1974.

Re: Supt.

As you are aware, your client has made statements to Mr: J.V. Prendergast, Director of Operations of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, concerning an

On that occasion incident which he witnessed in March 1971.

says he was present when the sum of $25,000 was pala to then Chief Supt. P.F. Godber by

A warrant has been issued for Godber's arrest on a charge based on the incident and application will be made

In the event for his return to Hong Kong to stand trial. of Godber being so returned to Hong Kong the Crown will

If he does give wish to call your client to give evidence. true evidence concerning the offence, no further proceedings

in will be taken against him or his wife,

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respect of any offence, either of them may have committed under the Prevention of Corruption Ordinance, the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, the Oaths and Declarations Ordinance or at Common Law.

Yours faithfully,

(J.W.D. Hobley) Attorney General.