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In response to media requests, a table outlining public procession requirements in overseas countries complied by the Security Bureau (MS Word RTF Format) has been issued.

Please note that information contained in table is based on data provided by a legal consultant in 1997 as updated by our Economic and Trade Offices, through consulting their overseas contacts, and on Security Bureau's own research. Due to manpower and resource constraints, only some of the information has been verified against the relevant legislation.

End/Tuesday, October 24, 2000

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