REFERENCES

Hansard Vol.775, Cols. 86-87

Parliamentary Question by Mr. Royle (Richmond)

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NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES

Reasons for not naming Members of Committee of Review

1.

Threats of violence to persons prominent in public life

have not been without substance;

a radio announcer who was

outspoken in his comments on communist activities was

assassinated (together with his brother).

Appointment of Members of Committee of Review

2. The chairman and members are appointed by the Governor.

There is no limit to the number of members who may be appointed.

The chairman and one other member constitute a quorum.

Functions

3. The functions of the Committee of Review are to consider

and make recommendations to the Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong,

with regard to any objections against any detention order made

under Regulation 31 of the Emergency (Principal) Regulations,

which are duly made to the Committee by the person to whom the

RECOMMENDATAS order relates.

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