TNAG-2092-FCO40-2978-Royal-Hong-Kong-Police-Force-1990 — Page 88

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This minute seeks your advice on whether, and if

Hong kong Police Officers can be released from

their "Oath of Office" in 1997.

Background

The Oath

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Section 26 of the Police

Force Ordinance (PFO)

232) requires every police officer to take an oath or

office before entering on the duties of his

The oath is in the form prescribed in the Schedule

declaration of

office.

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