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
三
To include procedure for obtaining The Queen's approval of
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any change in the present position and for consultation
with Governors.
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