Retrocession of jurisdiction in Persian Gulf

This file concerns the retrocession of jurisdiction in the Trucial States, Qatar and Bahrain. It contains correspondence on:

• Progress reports and records of meetings on the retrocession process
• The problem of dealing with court cases with outcomes still pending at the time of retrocession
• Queen's Regulations submitted for allowance, including: The Bahrain Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1971; the Qatar Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1971; and the Trucial States Civil Appeal (Amendment) Rules, 1971
• A cutting from the Guardian dated 16 July 1971, announcing the closing of the British court in Bahrain on 31 July
• A copy of the Bahrain Government's official gazette containing an announcement of the retrocession of jurisdiction, along with a translation
• The texts of a new Immigration Law and a new Identity Card Law covering the seven emirates
• An exchange of letters with the Deputy Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani allowing for a temporary continuation of HMG's jurisdiction in certain regards following retrocession
• Provision for continued British jurisdiction over British seconded personnel to the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS)
• Letters received from the Rulers of Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi agreeing to the general retrocession of HMG's jurisdiction
• The Trucial States Transfer of Jurisdiction Regulation, 1971, which will come into effect on 20 November 1971, and a protest from the lawyers who have practised in the Dubai court at the perceived short notice given
• The question of arms and liquor licensing following retrocession