TNAG-0603-FCO40-751-Capital-punishment-in-Dependent-Territories-1977 — Page 148

Mr Brown SED

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RILEIVED AN DER VERY NO. 51 12 DEC 1977

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REGISTRY Action Taken

GIBRALTAR

No

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1. Could you please let me know if the death penalty has been abolished in Gibraltar?

2. Following the executions in Bermuda, legislation may be proposed (perhaps through a Private Members' Bill) which would have the effect of abolishing the death penalty in all dependent territories.

9 December 1977

Mlunetinl

I J M Sutherland

Mr Sutherland

The death penalty has been abolished in Gibraltar, i.e. it remains in force only for treason and piracy with violence.

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9 December 1977

oo Mr Fulherton

HKGD

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F H Brown

Southern European Department

Room W 134A

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