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Whether the

Annex I Section I: Constitutional Arrangements

CA Branch Liaison Officer: PAS(CA)4

10th Edition (June 1990)

Chinese need

Date for

Item &

to be consulted/

HMG/HKG

JD/BL

Action

informed and

reference

Officer*

if so, timing

to start deliberation

Present Position

Relevant Considerations

Target Completion Date

d. Oaths and

*SCA

Declaration

R, SC

Unnecessary

7

Ordinance, Cap. 11

(i) Provide

Infirm atleart.

1991

1992

alternatives to

Oath of

eaths

are

To take effect

on 1.7.1997

Allegiance and

Judicial Oath

for Judicial officers

(ii) Abolish the

Official Oath,

Cath of Allegiance and

Judicial Oath

(BL Art. 103)

sensitive post-

Nat Biu.

I would

cay

consult.

If we are dreaming up

1995

I should think cheria

eaths her the

SARG

might

have

a

view!

Yes rof.

* Please mark an '*' against the officer with overall responsibility

CL2

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May be required for Irish judges

to sit on Court of Final

Appeal