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carried out so as to ensure the maximum independence

consistent with its role as the broadcasting agency

for Hong Kong.

The Final Court of Appeal

14.

We would also urge a re-examination of the

terms for the appointment of the Final Court of Appeal for Hong Kong, and suggest a significant

strengthening of its non-Chinese membership. The

present proposals do not offer adequate guarantees

for the independence of that Court after 1997.

Increasing the Speed of Democratisation

15.

A Legislative Council able to speak with

the force of democratic backing is also a vital

protection for rights in Hong Kong. In that regard

we would urge the British Government to reconsider

the terms for the 1995 Legislative Council election

and to increase the proportion of directly elected

members of the Council.

Further information

16.

be

Finally, we should mention that we would

supplying further

delighted to assist with

information relating to any of the matters referred

to in this memorandum or otherwise relating to human

rights in China and Hong Kong.

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