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FO 371/82142 1950
INWARD SAVING TELEGRAM

Code R and by bag

DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION

FROM BAHREIN TO FOREIGN OFFICE

Sir R. Hay No. 18 Saving 25th April, 1950

EA 1643/28

R. 2nd May, 1950

Your telegran No. 190. EH164.3122
EA

Following received from Muscat.

Hayatun case trial completed and accused found guilty and sentenced to death subject to confirmation by the Secretary of State. Proceedings being forwarded accordingly and with request for transfer of the prisoner as sentence cannot be carried out here nor are the local arrangements suitable for prolonged confinement if sentence commuted.

DISTRIBUTED TO:
Eastern Department. Middle East Secretariat.

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