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FCO 8/1259

Retrocession of jurisdiction, 1968 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file contains: Abu Dhabi Law of Penalties, 1967 Abu Dhabi Law of Criminal Procedure Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1969 This file also contains correspondence relating to: Transfer of jurisdiction over certain classes of foreigners to the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Retrocession of jurisdiction in Abu Dhabi and the question of exemptions for the Trucial Oman Scouts, servants of HMG and British forces Jurisdiction over South Yemenis Retrocession of jurisdiction over traffic offences in Sharjah Retrocession of jurisdiction under the air navigati
FCO 8/544

Judiciary, 1967-1968

This file relates to the retrocession of jurisdiction in Bahrain.
FCO 8/131

Bahrain: Goldsmiths Ordinance, 1968

This file contains the following regulation: Bahrain Application of Ordinance and Transfer of Jurisdiction (Goldsmiths) Regulation, 1968 and three associated forms: Form of Licence; Form of Register; and Form of Receipt Memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow this regulation

FCO 8/129

Bahrain: Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters) and Transfer of Jurisdiction (Criminal Matters), 1968

This file contains the following regulation: Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters) Regulation, 1968, the Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction (Criminal Matters) Regulation, 1968, and related correspondence Memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow these regulations

FCO 8/128

Qatar: Transfer of Jurisdiction over Southern Yemenis Bahrain: Transfer of Jurisdiction over Southern Yemenis, 1968

This file contains the following regulation: Qatar and Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulations, 1968, and related correspondence Memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow these regulations, which are designed to return to the jurisdiction of the Ruler citizens of the former Aden Protectorate as a result of the granting of independence in South Yemen

FCO 8/115

Bahrain: Transfer of Jurisdiction (Misc Matters) No 18, 1967

This file contains the following regulation: Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction (Miscellaneous Matters) Regulation, 1967, and related correspondence Memorandum by Francis Vallat which recommends that the Foreign Secretary allow this regulation

FO 1016/588

The Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulations 1957, 1956-1957

This file relates to the transfer of jurisdiction over certain Middle East nationals from HMG to the Ruler of Bahrain.
FO 1016/585

The Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulations 1957, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Arrangements to transfer to the Ruler of Bahrain’s jurisdiction, people living in Bahrain who are from: Libya, Tunisia, Indonesia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Afghanistan, Sudan, Jordan, Egypt, Aden Protectorate, French Somaliland Protectorate, Italian Trust Territory of Somalia and stateless persons of Palestinian origin 'Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1957’ Parliamentary question from Mr Warbey regarding the extent of HMG’s jurisdiction over the citizens of Bahrain Discussion and interpretation of the use of the
FO 1016/264

Cession of jurisdiction to Rulers of Persian Gulf States over subjects of other States, 1953

This file contains correspondence relating to the Bahrain (Amendment) Order, 1953, which includes HMG's agreement to relinquish jurisdiction over Persians [Iranians].
FO 371/132858

Jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: Expedited Order in Council amendment on jurisdiction over Indian citizens in Muscat. It includes a copy of the 'Amendments to the draft of the Muscat (Amendment) Order 1958'; a letter from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur to Major F C L Chauncy; a printed copy of The Muscat Order 1955 (No. 1641 of 1955), made on 28 October 1955; and a copy of The Muscat (Amendment) Order 1958 (No.
FO 371/168950

Jurisdiction, 1963

This file relates to the question of jurisdiction in the Middle East.
FO 371/185388

Jurisdiction, 1966

This file relates to the end of British jurisdiction in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman on 31 December 1966. It contains correspondence concerning: Conversation between D C Carden and Chief Representative of Petroleum Development (Oman) Limited Francis Hughes about the extent of HMG's jurisdiction (1) Need for a status of forces agreement covering British personnel seconded to the Sultan's Armed Forces and safeguards for members of the diplomatic service, following the lapse of HMG's jurisdiction. The Madagascar agreement is used as a template.