TNAG-2303-FCO40-3332-Hong-Kong-International-Rights-and-Obligations-(IRO)-Sub-Gro-1991 — Page 139

CONFIDENTIAL

- 4

機密

extends to any territory for the international relations of

which it is

responsible.

The United Kingdom made such a

declaration in respect of Hong Kong on 28 January 1977

(reference at Annex B). A somewhat unusual feature of the

Convention is the fact that the accession of a State or the

to a territory for the international relations of

which it is responsible has

extension

relations

effect only as regards the

with such Contracting States as have declared

their acceptance of the accession or extension (Articles 28

and 29).

Benefits

11.

This Convention simplifies and clarifies the

rules to be applied by a Contracting State when recognition

of а divorce or legal separation obtained in another State

is sought.

Because Hong Kong is an international centre

with heavy movement of its population, many people benefit

by clear rules as to their marital status applied both in

Hong Kong and a large number of other jurisdictions.

Proposals

12.

should

The British side propose that the

Convention

continue to apply to the Hong Kong SAR after 30 June

CONFIDENTIAL #2

機密