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CONFIDENTIAL

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN THE DEPENDENT TERRITORIES

Suggested Headings for a Report to Ministers

1.

The present situation

Based on paragraphs 1 and 2 of DOP(77) 19

2.

3.

4.

WIAS & Royal

Indepetriss

The need for change

Based on paragraph 3 of DOP(77) 19

Implications in the dependent territories

This should include an assessment of local reactions and

any repercussions

Alternative procedures

Examination of the practical, political and legal considerations relating to the various courses referred to in paragraph 4 of DOP(77) 19 plus any other

possibilities.

United Kingdom constitutional and Parliamentary position

Based on the views expressed by the Lord Chancellor and

the Attorney General (minutes of 22nd and 25th July)

in the British Isls.

Death Denly

Conclusions

Recommendations

Action required

To include procedure for obtaining The Queen's approval of

*

any change in the present position and for consultation

with Governors.

WB 12/3/

D. Briais.

Kaizy lauten Kaislay

C.1. DUM

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WHAS

2./1; 7/9

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