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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 371/156783

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1961

This file relates to discussions at the UN about the Oman question.
FO 371/149108

Jurisdiction in Trucial States, 1960

This file contains: Account by D F Hawley of his discussion with the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan regarding HMG's proposals concerning jurisdiction (20) Correspondence regarding the preparation of amending legislation relating to jurisdiction in Abu Dhabi and the question of whether to make the legislation apply to the other Trucial States as well.
FO 371/179768

UK defence forces in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file contains correspondence relating to:The supply of ammunition from Germany to the Federation of South Arabia and the approval of export licences (2)The unofficial black market distribution and re-selling of arms ordered by the Crown Agents for the Federation. Destinations may include: arms dealers; tribes; Indonesia; and Somalia. It also includes a newspaper cutting from The Observer: 'Sheikhs cash in on guns' by Kenneth Mackenzie (4-7).