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As at 1 June 1974, twenty Conventions had been declared fully applied to Hong Kong and ten had been declared applied with some modification. For purposes of comparison with ILO Member States in the area, thirty-one Conventions had been ratified by Japan, eighteen by the Philippines, eight by Malaysia, eight by Indonesia, and twenty-one by Singapore.
Crime
10. The 1,500 Mutual Aid Committees set up by the Hong Kong Government are an important element in fighting the wave of violent crime but they are not a substitute for an effective police force. Progress has also been made in the reorganisation of the police force.
The Death Penalty
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Although the death penalty still exists under Hong Kong law, no sentence of death has been carried out since 1966. There is no
doubt that public opinion in Hong Kong still strongly favours the implementation of the death penalty in extreme cases. This is â difficult problem which we are examining with the Governor.
Chinese Immigration into Hong Kong
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Immigration from China into Hong Kong has increased considerably in recent years. Estimated figures for both legal and illegal immigration were 74,000 in 1973, compared with 37,000 in 1972 and less than 13,500 in 1971. The Chinese Government have since taken some steps to reduce the number of legal immigrants entering Hong Kong, but the overall figures are still a matter for concern. The arrangements for the return of illegal immigrants to China are generally a revival of procedures which fell into abeyance in 1967. All cases are considered on an individual basis before any action to return is taken. Full account is taken of any special circumstances or cases of genuine hardship.
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