§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking in relation to prisoners due to be in Hong Kong268W prisons on 30 July 1997, to ensure that the safeguards embodied in the Fugitive Offenders Act 1967 are complied with; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeThe work of preparing local legislation to replace Acts of Parliament applied to Hong Kong, including the Fugitive Offenders Act 1967, is being undertaken. Such legislation will remain in force after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative region, on 1 July 1997, in accordance with the joint declaration. The safeguards embodied in this local legislation will apply to prisoners in Hong Kong prisons after 1 July 1997 who have been returned to Hong Kong from abroad.