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(f)

is

(g)

(h)

an undischarged bankrupt or, within the previous 5 years, has either obtained his discharge in bankruptcy or has entered into a composition with his creditors, in either case without paying his creditors in full;

where the election is to be held or is held within 10 years from the date of conviction, has been convicted -

(i) of any offence in Hong Kong or any other territory or country a term exceeding 3 months without the option of a fine;

(ii)

the

of a corrupt practice or illegal practice within the meaning of Corrupt and Illegal Practices Ordinance (Cap. 288), other than the illegal practice consisting of a contravention of any of the provisions of section 19(2) of that Ordinance, or of a illegal practice within the any other enactment for the in force providing for the of corrupt or illegal

corrupt Or meaning of time being punishment

practices;

(iii) (Repealed 65 of 1984 s.24)

(iv)

(v)

of any offence under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201); or of any offence under regulation 27 of the Legislative Council (Electoral Provisions) (Registration of Electors Authorized

and

Appointment

of

Representatives) Regulations (Cap. 381 sub. leg.) or regulation 26 of the Electoral Provisions (Registration of Electors) Regulations (cap. 367 sub. leg.); or

on the date of nomination or of the election is serving a sentence of imprisonment.

(2) A person shall be disqualified

(a) from being elected or being nominated as a candidate in an election if there is in force a decision under the Mental Health Ordinance (Cap. 136) that he is of unsound mind and incapable

managing himself and his affairs;

of