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Turks and Caicos Islands
Venezuela
Compatible legislation passed in September. But omits reference to external orders
Venezuelans have shown
interest in Agreement but officials very cautious and legislation needs strengthening
Countries with whom desirable to negotiate
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Antigua and
Barbuda
Austria
Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Brazil
Colombia
* Denmark
Dominica
Legislation being introduced. Attorney General has copy of model agreement
Austrians do not think agreement is possible at this stage because of differences in their law
Draft legislation should be ready early in 1989
AG has undertaken to prepare legislation based on Anguilla draft
Copy of model agreement handed to Brazilians. Embassy report that Brazil appear interested in eventual agreement
Colombian Ambassador handed copy of DTOA. Mr Eggar visited Colombia 6-9 August
Danes have shown interest in discussions and copies of Danish law received
Copy of legislation received. 1988 Drugs (Prevention and Misuse)
Act
Amending Bill expected early this year
Urge politicians/ Ministers to press for progress. Keep pressure on officials to respond to initial UK approach
Check whether
legislation contains DTOA type powers
Make further approach this year following UN Convention on drugs which Austrians intend to adopt
Monitor progress of legislation
Expect completion of legislation in first quarter of 1989
Embassy will report developments
Await any Colombian reaction.
Study Danish legislation to see if compatible
Legislation not
compatible with DTOA. Encourage Dominicans to strengthen
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