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6.

CONFIDENTIAL

The right to avail

communications sent by it and containing only matter

intended for publication by the press ΟΙ for

broadcasting (including communications addressed to or

dispatched from places outside Hong Kong) Of any

reduced rates applicable for the corresponding service

in the case of press telegrams.

itself, for telegraphic

Immunities and Privileges of the Members of the Office

1. Immunity from suit and legal process in respect of

things done or omitted to be done in the course of the

performance of official duties.

2. Exemption from income tax in respect of emoluments

received -as a member of the office.

(Note : A number of the requests made by the Commission in

its list of 18 December 1992 дау be granted

administratively and would not require legislation

e.g.

the privileges referred to at paragraphs 6,

and 9. In addition, subject to

subject to the views of the

relevant departments of the Hong Kong Government,

it may be possible to confer, on an administrative

basis, the exemptions regarding social security

public service and immigration restrictions on the

members of the. Office.)

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