HC Deb 10 March 1930 vol 236 c902
33. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Chinese second revised draft penal code has yet been promulgated; and, if so, whether it is now in general application?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

The second criminal code of the Republic of China was promulgated on 10th March, 1928, and was brought into operation on 1st September of that year. I am not aware whether it is now in general application.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Can we be assured that no British subject will be brought under the Chinese criminal law until that code is in action?

Mr. HENDERSON

I will look into the matter. I cannot give an assurance offhand.