Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 067/03

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 4 August 2003

DISPENSE WITH FIXING THE BLUE RIBBON TO GRANTS OF REPRESENTATION

Please be informed that the Probate Registry has written to inform us that the long established practice of the Probate Registry to affix a blue ribbon to a grant of representation for decorative and security purpose is a very time-consuming exercise. In order to put the human resources in better use they have suggested that the present practice be substituted by a more efficient way, namely, by putting the court seal to every sheet of paper contained in the grant.

Any grants issued after 31 August 2003 will no longer be fixed with blue ribbon. For security purpose the grant and the back page of each and every enclosure thereto will bear a court seal instead of a blue ribbon attached to the grant.

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ISSUE(S) TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BAR

Pleased be informed that the following government department(s)/organization(s) are seeking the Bar's views on the issue(s) set out below. Members who wish to comment on those issue(s) in their personal capacities may do so by forwarding their views to the respective contact person(s).

Issue(s):
Bills Committee on Companies (Amendment) Bill 2003

From: Legislative Council

Website: www.legco.gov.hk
Email: mloo@legco.gov.hk
or lyychan@legco.gov.hk
Fax: 2121 0420

Deadline: By 22 September 2003

Contact:
Mr. Matthew Loo
for Clerk to Bills Committee

Tel: 2509 4602