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Coll 25/27 'Orders-in-Council: Trucial Coast: Jurisdiction over foreigners in the Trucial Coast Sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf; Revision of Persian Gulf Orders in Council' [‎217v] (456/694)

The record is made up of 1 file (334 folios). It was created in 15 Mar 1938-1 Apr 1948. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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“ British protected person ” means a person other than a corporation
x roperly enjoying His Majesty’s protection in the Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. but does
not include—
(i) a British subject as defined in the British Nationality and Status
of Aliens Act, 1914(a), or, in the case of persons born before the
entry into force of that Act, any person who is a British subject under
the Common Law and the Acts repealed by that Act;
(ii) foreigners subject to this Order under Article 8 (1) (a) (i^thereof.
“ British ship ” means a merchant ship, being a British ship v.aiin the
meaning of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894(b) . and, except where the
context otherwise requires, includes a ship belonging to any British subject
as herein defined.
“ British subject ” means and includes—
(1) any person who is a British subject as defined in the British
Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, or, in the case of persons
born before the entry into force of that Act, any person who is a
British subject under the Common Law and the Acts repealed by
that Act;
(2) British protected persons;
(3) any corporation incorporated under the law of any part of His
Majesty’s dominions, protectorates, protected states or mandated
territories.
“ Chief Court " means a Court held by the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. as here
inafter defined.
“ The Court ” means a Court held by the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , the Political
Agent, or the Judicial Assistant to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. .
“ District Court ” means a Court held by the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. or by the
Judicial Assistant.
“ Foreigner ” means any person (including a corporation) not a British
or Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. subject.
“ Governor-General ” means the Governor-General of India and, until
the coming into force of Part II of the Government of India Act, 1935(c).
the Governor-General of India in Council.
“ Imprisonment ” means imprisonment of either description as defined
in the Indian Penal Code.
“ Joint Court ” means a court composed of the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and the
Trucial Sheikh whose subject is party to the proceedings or their repre
sentatives.
“ Judicial Assistant ” means the officer for the time being appointed by
the Secretary of State or, with his previous or subsequent assent, by the
Governor-General to be Judicial Assistant to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. .
“ Month ” means calendar month.
“ Oath ” or “ Affidavit ” includes affirmation or declaration.
“ Offence ” means any act or omission made punishable by any law
for the time being in force.
“ Person ” includes corporation.
ta) 4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 17. (b) 57 & 58 Viet. c. 60.
(c) 26 Geo. 5 & 1 Edw. 8. c. 2.
Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
by the Governor-G(
approval of the Gc
sentative or any P<
reside in the Trucial
“ Political Agem
appointed place of
“ Political Resid<
Per,*i^ft Gulf, indue
the jvernor-Gener;
“ Qazi ” means a
and accepted by th
“ Rules of Court
this Order.
“ Secretary of St;
of State.
“ Ship ” includes
her tackle, furniture
“ Treaty ” indue
ment made by or oi
King, Chief, people
succeeded, whether
“ Trucial Sheikh
Ras-al-Khaimah, Aj
duly accredited repi
Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. 1
this Order.
Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. s
“ Will ” means v
The expressions “
subject to this Order
and (ii) of sub-Article
Expressions used ir
unless a contrary inh
in this Order.
5 (1) In this Ord
construed as referring
thing, and words imj;
the case may require.
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be performed from tir
(3) Where this Ord
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(4) Where this Ord
orders, the power shj
as including a power

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Correspondence, minute papers, drafts, and notes concerning the drafting of The Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Privy Council. . The majority of the file relates to the discussion between officials at the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Foreign Office, Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain, India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. , and Government of India (External Affairs Department) over the need for and wording of an order for the Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. . A copy of The Trucial States A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Privy Council. , 1946, is included (folios 216-227).

Further correspondence concerning amendments to other Orders in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Privy Council. for the region (Kuwait, Qatar, Muscat) and the question of a general Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. order is contained in the file.

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1 file (334 folios)
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The file is arranged in chronological order from the back to the front.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 335; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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Coll 25/27 'Orders-in-Council: Trucial Coast: Jurisdiction over foreigners in the Trucial Coast Sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf; Revision of Persian Gulf Orders in Council' [‎217v] (456/694), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3332, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100060773468.0x00003b> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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