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Of the 1S
ic allegations inve
gated by the
group, eleven concerne ill-treatment or assault by camp officials.
Only one of these appeared to be genuine but action could not
be taken as the victim decided not to lodge a for il report.
The group has also looked into 16 other allegations
of ill-treatment or assault contained in the Prisons Department's
records and has noted that, in the four cases in which the
allegations were proved, disciplinary action had already been
taken against the staff concerned.
The group has confirmed that there was never any
question of the Government adopting a policy of deliberate
deprivation towards the refugees: on the contrary, there has
always been genuine concern at all levels for the refugees'
well-being.
The group pays tribute to the many Government departments,
auxiliary services and voluntary agencies which have contributed
towards the care and maintenance of the refugees. In particular,
it commends the Prisons Department for their good work as camp
manager5.
Secretariat Press Officer
Thursday, June 26, 1980.
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