TNAG-0601-FCO40-749-Capital-punishment-in-Dependent-Territories-1977 — Page 51

CONFIDENTIAL

Mr Murray

Separate sulamission

Bermuda:

Capital Punishment

The Secretary of State has seen Bermuda He accepts the

(3-5) - telegrams (personal) 32 to 34 inclusive.

position outlined by Sir Peter Ramsbotham and would like the necessary steps to be set in hand to enable him to advise The Queen accordingly.

In the light of the Lord President's summing up at GEN 103 on 13 October, you may wish to consider whether the Secretary of State should be advised to send a minute to the Law Officers. and other members of GEN 103 to let them know that he sees no alternative to the law taking its course.

28 October 1977

J. Swall

J S Wall

c.c.

PS

PS/PUS

HK & GD

WIAD

Mr Freeland

CONFIDENTIAL

RETA

HKG 38071

нка

Y NO. 51

11 NOV 1977

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Action Taken

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