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St Kitts
St Lucia
* St Vincent
and the Grenadines
Saudi Arabia
Trinidad and Tobago
Legislation based on OECS, but they are considering DTOA
Government committed to amend OECS model with DTOA type
powers
Considering DTOA legislation Solicitor General promised to look at issue in light of UN Convention during visit in October 1989
Mr Hurd signed an MOU committing UK and Saudi Arabia to begin talks on an agreement
Copy of legislation received July 1989. Legislation before Trinidadian Senate
Thailand
Copy of draft Thai
legislation received.
Seems
quite strong but some essential details missing
United Arab Emirates
Extradition matter has still not been resolved
Await outcome of considerations. legislation being updated
OECS
Monitor progress of OECS legislation
Monitor progress
Consider how best to open negotiations
HC to forward draft legislation.
Determine if legislation is
compatible with DTOA
Embassy asked in July 1989 to clarify some points and report on progress of legislation
Embassy will monitor situation
5. Other countries in contact (but agreement not being sought)
Algeria
Bangladesh
Belize
Botswana
* Costa Rica
Copies of DTOA and model agreement passed to Algerians following Mr Eggar's visit June 1989. Await response
Legislation against smuggling exists but none specifically against drug trafficking
Legislation being considered, probably along lines of
DTOA
PM raised with President Masire at CHOGM need for confiscation legislation. HC to monitor
Embassy report that any approach between now and new Government is unlikely to be successful. Embassy continuing to monitor
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