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Are they being dismissed without benefits?
They will be eligible for pensions or gratuities and will receive their earned leave in full. Those occupying government quarters will be permitted to remain in them for up to six months, subject to payment of rent.
Why is government being so generous?
Whether or not government action is generous is a matter of opinion.
In reaching this decision was the government influenced by the verdict of the recent Wongtaisin case?
No.
Over 180 Police Officers have been either interdicted or interviewed by the ICAC. Action has been taken against 140(?): what action will be taken against the remainder and will they be subject to Police disciplinary action? As in press release,
Why have these officers been dealt with under CR55 and not summarily dismissed by the C.P.?
Summary dismissal would not have been appropriate sinoe it is applicable only if there is disobedience of orders.
Why have they been dealt with under CR55 and not by prosecution or by disciplinary proceedings that permit officers to state their case?
The circumstances were exceptional. A very large mmber of men are involved. Their processing through other legal or disciplinary procedures could take possibly years. On the other hand, both the public interest and the interest of the Police Force and the Customs and Excise Service, no less than that of the men concerned, required as rapid a conclusion as possibl
Were Jim Crane and his team involved in the decision making process?
No.
Not at all.
How often has CR55 been used in the past and in what circumstances?
On several occasions since the war, both in Hong Kong and other dependent territories. The circumstances have varied.
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