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in Hampton:
Earlier this morning I informed Court that at that stage
I had no intention of bringing in other names and that before doing so I would inform Court to give my learned friend an opportunity of being heard. I have reached that stage. I would however be grateful if argument
took place in absence of witness. Purpose connected
with my cross-examination.
(itness to leave Court for Mr. Hampton's purpose to be stated).
Mr. Hampton: Purpose is related to credibility of the witness in
relation to 2 aspects: murder investigation which has
beez
ventilated and alleged corrupt collections in
Wanchal division and I further mention which I do not wish to disclose at this stage. Perfectly prepared to inform my learned friend in advance of 2 nanes I wish
to mention. It may well be that no investigation is
envisaged.
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Kr. Sceats:
I fail to see relevance of grounds advanced by Mr. Haupton. Refors to murder investigation and credibility ventilatod. This man is serving term of imprisonment. Convicted by jury. Appeal was hoard and commutation of
sentence was heard by Ex. Co. and investigation conducted
regarding witness. Investigating officer has not been called as a witness to say what result of inquiry is. Any inquiry into witness did not lead to his suspension.
I do not see any relevance in this line. As to relevance
of corrupt collections in Wanchai area this do not come
within period in charge it was period after he left
Bay View Station. It is not part of Crown case that
Wanchai activities relate to Bay View Division. I
have listened to these tapes nothing said by witness
that contradicts he said here. As to disclosure of
names in tapes in course of rendering assistance to
ICAC an allegation of corruption whether substantiated
or not is extremely damaging to person when it is made.
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