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FO 1016/128

Orders in council, 1951 Jan 2-Dec 4

This file relates to legal jurisdiction in Kuwait.
FO 1016/126

Nationality: Kuwait, 1950 Sept 6-Dec 5

This file relates to Kuwaiti nationality law and visa regulations. It contains annotated copies of the Kuwaiti 'Nationality Law' and the 'Residence of Foreigners in Kuwait' law of 1948 and correspondence concerning: Political Agency's ignorance to the existence of these laws and discussion of how these should be amended Criticism of these laws, which are believed to have been drawn up by Izzat Jafar General question as to whether HMG should accept any law drawn up by the Ruler, even if they do not apply to persons under British jurisdiction

FO 1016/121

Orders in council, 1949 Dec 18-1950 Dec 5

This file contains correspondence and records of meetings relating to Judge C H Haines's report on judicial arrangements in the Gulf. The report examines the working of the Order in Council, covering a wide range of legislative issues, in each of the five jurisdictions: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the Trucial States and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It includes recommendations and a memorandum on the operation of joint courts and is part of the ongoing review of the judicial system that followed the end of control by the Government of India.
FO 1016/108

Notes on the Imam's administration in the interior of Oman, c. 1952

This file contains a memorandum entitled 'A Note on the Imam's Administration in the interior of Oman'.
FO 1016/104

Report on "The administration of the Imam of Nazwa and its relations with the Muscat Government", c. 1952

This file contains a memorandum entitled 'The administration of the Imam of Nezwa [Nizwa] and its relations with the Muscat Government', which is divided into three parts. Part I contains a general description of the historical relationship between the Imam of Oman and the Government of the Sultanate of Muscat, including reference to the 1920 Treaty of Seeb.
FO 1016/101

Jurisdiction over British subjects, 1951 Oct 1-Dec 29

This file relates to jurisdiction over British subjects in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, within the context of negotiations for a new Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between HMG and Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur to replace the 1939 Treaty.
FO 1016/100

Jurisdiction over British subjects, 1951 Mar 6-Sept 30

This file relates to jurisdiction over British subjects in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, within the context of negotiations for a new Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between HMG and Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur in place of the 1939 Treaty.
FO 1016/89

Gwadur: claims and complaints, 1950 Mar 27-Oct 30

This file relates to legal cases in Gwadur [Gwadar].
FO 371/168862

Courts and trials, 1963

This file relates to the law and courts in Qatar.
FO 1016/151

Visas and passports, 1950 Jan 7-Dec 2

This file relates to visa and passport regulations in Qatar.
FO 371/156690

Regulations on insolvency law in Persian Gulf Sheikhdoms, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The case for the introduction of a law of insolvency in the southern Gulf States, and the understanding that such a law will not solve the difficulties of bankruptcy cases (1) Drafts of insolvency regulations for Bahrain, Qatar, Trucial States and Muscat, along with comments and suggested amendments (2-3) The submission for allowance of the insolvency regulations (4) Signed and certified copies of the Bahrain Insolvency Law Regulation, 1961; the Trucial States Insolvency Law Regulation, 1961; and the Muscat Insolvency Law Regulation, 1
FO 371/168660

Legal jurisdiction in Persian Gulf states, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Summary of the case of the barrister K V Abraham and his residence permit in Bahrain; the possible association between Abraham and Arthur Guinness, Son & Company in Manama, a request by J P Tripp for the extension of Abraham's residence permit in Bahrain; the departure of Abraham from Bahrain without engaging in any legal proceedings (21, 29, 34, 39) Case involving an assistant of Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited (ADMA) and a citizen of Aden (22) Meeting between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (23)