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CHAPTER III

On the Administration of Justice

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Article 51 Administration of ordinary justice in the territory of Macao will continue to fall under the legislation passed by the organs of sovereignty of the Republic.

Article 52 1. The Service of the Public Attorney (Ministério Público) in Macao, will be provided by an Attorney of the Republic and a

Public Prosecutor.

2.

The Delegation of the Attorney of the Republic's Office, the Registry and Notary Services, and the Judiciary Police, will fall under the supervision of the Attorney of the Republic, who will also be in charge of the Government's legal advisory office, of which the Public Prosecutor will also be a member.

Article 53 -- 1. The representatives of the Prosecuting Gounsel will receive the instructions conveyed to them by the Governor in connection with the defence of the rights and interests of Macao, except in

that which relates to legal technique.

2. The representatives of the Prosecuting Counsel will be subject to the general legislation of the Republic for disciplinary purposes, and in matters relating to their rights and duties.

CHAPTER IV

on financial administration

Article 54 - The territory of Macao has assets and liabilities of its own and is liable for the debts and commitments arising from its acts and contracts, in terms of the law, the Government being responsible for the manner in which its property and revenues are used.

Article 55 Vacant land or that which has not definitely become a private or public property, and other movable or immovable items.

which do not have an owner, located inside the boundaries of the

territory of Macao, will form part of the territory's property as

well as any other property it may purchase or which may rightfully belong to it, located outside the territory, namely profit sharing and other forms of revenue intended for the territory.