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REFERENCES
NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA USED IN DECIDING WHO MAY BE ALLOWED TO STAY
: 3.
It is not the policy of the Hong Kong Government to publish
these criteria. Each case is decided on its merits, and the
repatriation policy is not enforced where there are strong
humanitarian reasons against returning a particular individual
to China.
HOW MANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED BUT SUBSEQUENTLY
ALLOWED TO STAY IN HONG KONG
4. Each case is considered on its merits and when there are
exceptional humanitarian factors involved an illegal immigrant
may be allowed to remain in the Colony. It is not the policy
of the Hong Kong Government to publish the figures for those
who are allowed to stay in such cases.
DO THOSE BEING REPATRIATED HAVE A RIGHT OF APPEAL OR TO LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
5.
They have a right to appeal to the Governor. They are
also allowed access to legal counsel through any relatives or
friends they may have in Hong Kong.