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Whether the

Chinese need

to be consulted/ informed and

Item &

JD/BL reference

Action

Officer*

if so, timing

e. Consider

*SCA

Necessary.

arrangements for

Crown

reciprocal judicial

Solicitor

assistance (judicial

consultation - mid 1990

-

co-operation in

Likely start of

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Annex I Section II: Legal System

CA Branch Liaison Officer: PAS(CA)4

Date for HMG/HKG

to start deliberation

Action started

10th Edition (June 1990)

Target Completion Date

Present Position

Relevant Considerations

Crown Solicitor has prepared a paper for internal discussion. Will suggest way forward to SCA

2nd quarter 1992

soon.

civil law) for the SAR

(JD 71)

(BL Art. 95)

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

CL3

CONFIDENTIAL