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on you and the Government if Tsoi is executed.
I also doubt if
we could sustain a three line whip in view of the large number of
abolitionist members of the Conservative Party.
damage to the Government might be serious.
The political
6. I therefore feel that in order to remove any shadow of
doubt as far as a miscarriage of justice is concerned, it would
be wise to ask the Governor to arrange a psychiatric examination.
would wish But I also feel you inten take into account the political aspect
I have outlined in paragraphs 3 to 5 of this minute in reaching
your decision.
A.R
7 May 1973
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Anthony Royle