Editorial Note
On September 21, 1950, the FEC adopted a policy decision restoring to Japanese courts (at the discretion of SCAP) the exercise of criminal jurisdiction over United Nations nationals with exception of occupation forces and related categories. Text of the policy decision and of the draft directive which resulted from it are attached to a letter of September 21 from Nelson T. Johnson, Secretary-General of the FEC, to Mr. Webb, Acting Secretary. (None printed; 690.00–FEC/9–2150)
The United States had initiated this action. In telegram 66 to Canberra, September 15, the Department had stated in part: “In view Korean crisis US considers approval of this paper as matter urgency in order to reduce burden on occupation forces in Japan.” (690.00–FEC/9–1550)