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Paper 3: Adoption Ordinance (Cap. 290)

We now consider that

there is a difficulty with

listing jurisdictions, because such a list would -

(a)

still

amount

to

a hidden

preference;

(b)

need to be kept up to date.

view of this, we have decided provision, leaving

In

'Commonwealth'

simply to repeal the

the court to satisfy itself whether an overseas adoption order deals appropriate way.

with property rights in an

2.

Enclosed are the amended drafts of consultation papers No. 2 and 3.

should be grateful to know by

We

30 September if you are content for us to hand them over to the Chinese side as amended.

c.c.

Yours

ever

( Mrs Jennie Chok )

for Secretary for Constitutional Affairs

AGC, LALU (Attn.: Mr J F Wilson) AGC, ILD (Attn.: Mr James Hanratty)

S for S (Attn.: Miss Ingrid Ho)

SHW (Attn.: Miss Eva To)

UKREP JLG (Attn.: Mr C Garrett)

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