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CONFIDENTIAL

2. The arrangements at present in effect under which appeals

lie from the Courts of Brunei to Her Majesty in Council will

continue as hitherto.

If the foregoing correctly represents the conclusions

reached between Your Highness and Her Majesty's Government,

I have the honour to suggest that the present Note and

Your Highness's reply to that effect should place on recorâ

the understanding between our two Governments on these matters,

which will come into operation five years from the date of

signature of this Note or five years from 31 December 1978

whichever is the earlier.

In reply to your Note, I have pleasure in agreeing that

the proposals contained in it correctly represent the conclusions

reached during my discussions with Her Majesty's Government and

that your Note and my reply will place on record the understanding

between our two Governments on this matter, which will come into

operation five years from the date of signature of this Note

or five years from 31 December 1978 whichever is the earlier.

Please accept, Sir; the assurance of my highest consideration.

Gabr.

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