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WRITTEN ANSWER

The Lord Brockway To Ask Her Majesty's Government how many members of the police force in Hong Kong have heen charged with corruption or bribery since the establishment of the Independent Commission against Corruption; how many have been found guilty; how many cases are pending; and what sentences have been imposed.

ANSWER

260 members of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force have been

charged with corruption and related offences during this period.

Of these, 127 have been found guilty, 79 acquitted and 54 cases are

still pending. In July 1977 the total uniformed strength of the

Royal Hong Kong Police Force was 16,746.

The sentences imposed were as follows:

1

6 years

5-6 years

10

4-5 years

:

?

3-4 years

10

2-3 years

:

29

1-2 years

30

Under 1 year

20

Detention centre

3

Suspended

14

Fined

1

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