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information which is at present stored on computers in the Falkland Islands is certain data relating to immigration and criminal records. Administrative procedures in operation prevent such data being accessible by unauthorized persons. Equally, the administrative procedures in force allow any person to whom such information relates to have access to any data held in relation to him and to correct any data which might prove to be incorrect. The local authorities are cognizant of the fact that their obligations under the Covenant extend to records kept manually as well as to those maintained upon computer. They have in mind, at an appropriate opportunity, to enact legislation along the lines of the Data Protection Act 1984 and Access to Personal Files Act 1987 of the United Kingdom.
Article 20
8. Specific legislation has been enacted (the Crimes Ordinance 1989) making certain actions intended to stir up racial hatred or likely to stir up racial hatred criminal offences.
Article 21
At the meeting to discuss the United Kingdom's second report on its dependent territories, a question was asked about the discretionary powers of commissioners of police in the dependent territories in respect of conduct of public meetings (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 64). The powers of the Chief Police Officer in relation to conduct of public meetings in the Falkland Islands are identical with those in England, as the relevant provisions of the Public Order Act 1986 were adopted by the Falkland Islands Crimes Ordinance 1989. The Chief Police Officer is, of course, subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in the exercise of those powers, and the Constitution contains safeguards against their abuse.
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