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particularly to Mr. Crouch and Mr. Johnston, to whom we
attach especial importance. In October 1969
Von Xylander, a German engineer, was sentenced to ten
On a years imprisonment after two years detention.
more general level, the prisoners are a major obstacle
to a further improvement in our relations.
10. We should like the Governor therefore to consider
a further review of sentences of confrontation prisoners
under Hong Kong procedure in the light of Colonial
Office circular 557/60 of May 1960.
Far Eastern Department
October 1970
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