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amnesty very generous, he does not, seem to see that it Ls perverted justice. One can only say, "God help the Law Students" Even those qualified must have been tainted during their
studies as I have seen no evidence of any one of them condemning this amnesty, perhaps not, when the Chairman of the Law Society, Mr.Litton gives it support. These men are not the only ones, the others know who they are! Those of the "creep under the stones until this has cleared up, old boy" attitude. I have news for them this situation will not just go away, disintigrate into thin air, not this time, there is too much at stake.
Her Majestie's Government should no longer tolerate this
situation
Support from the People
Is the amnesty supported by the people? Yes, most certainly. I have been lucky and found one letter in the South China Morning Post from one W.J.Rother. Mr. Rother intimates that before the days of the ICAC it was almost impossible not to be corrupt in the Police Force due to pressures, these he does not elaborate on.de says the amnesty is the only answer and that people should accept it as they do not understand all the "ins and Outs" of the situation. Who is Mr. Rother? An ex-policemen of the HK Force! His letter has certainly done his honest colleagues no service and has rather made me wonder why Mr.Rother did nothing about the situation when he had the chance. There is such an official as Her Majestyês Inspector of Constabulary to whom he could have written. Perhaps he did not know this, or perhaps it was not worth his while to do so.
Insult to Injury
The police got the amnesty, but it was quickly followed up by a new "weapon" for the Police Commissioner.
The power to dismiss any member of the Force against whom a complaint is made. This was passed by the Legislative Council in 20 minutes. One third of an hour, that's expedition. I wonder if the Communist countries pass legislation that quickly!
The members of that meeting stand condemned. It is quite. obvious that democratic process was not followed in this case, either that or the Hong Kong disease has got into the brains of the Council.
Not the right person for the power
An Ombudsman would have been a better answer. Let us just imagine a situation that could arise. Corruption continues in the Force. One honest copper tries to do something about it. He can be quietly sacked and away goes the evidence. This power is open to abuse. Am I suggesting that the Police Commissioner is corrupt? No! But I do say that he has shown great incompetence and lack qf concern. He should have known what