TNAG-0601-FCO40-749-Capital-punishment-in-Dependent-Territories-1977 — Page 41

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Mr Stratton

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN THE DEPENDENT TERRITORIES

1. You asked to see the papers in which the question of the constitutional difference between Bermuda and Hong Kong in relation to capital punishment was discussed.

2. The argument is summarized in paragraph 6 of Mr Murray's submission to the Secretary of State dated 19 October 1977, a copy of which I attach.

4 November 1977

MKG 380/1

RECEIVED REGISTRY NO. 51 11 NOV 1977

WISK INDEX

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RA

REGISTRY Action Taken

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JAB Stewart

Hong Kong & General Dept

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