HOUSING POLICY TOWARDS BOAT DWELLERS
3. The boat dwellers, like squatters on land, are free to
apply for public housing. 80,000 boat dwellers have been
resettled in Government housing estates since 1960. But
boat dwellers have no special claim to priority, and must
take their turn on the waiting list.
INVOLVEMENT OF CHILDREN
4. No evidence was offered against the 10 juveniles involved
in the case, and the charges against them have been dropped.
TRIAL OF THOSE ARRESTED
5. The 66 adults involved were charged with unlawful
assembly under the Hong Kong Public Order Ordinance of the
8th January, and released on bail of approximately £21 each
pending their trial on the 12th January,
FamHary, February
Separate note to follow on the outcome of the trial7
RIGHT TO PETITION
6. All residents of Hong Kong have an unqualified right to
make representations to the Governor on any matters of public
or private concern. Police permission is not required for the
presentation of a petition.
RIGHT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PROCESSIONS
7.
Residents of Hong Kong have a right to hold public meetings
and processions, provided they first obtain a Police licence.
Licences must be applied for seven days in advance and are
issued by the Commissioner of Police provided he is satisfied
that the proposed meeting or procession does not represent
a threat to public order and is not to be held for an illegal
or immoral purpose.