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cases were being put forward by the HKG which were not genuine. If
they came to the UK they would have difficulty in integrating
because there would
they arrived.
not be adequate family support for them when (We explained that we understood the Home Office
vetted cases very carefully and were unlikely to admit any refugees
who did not meet their criteria.)
6.
Mr
von Arnim also expressed concern that some refugees in Hong
Kong were being coerced by the HKG to go to particular resettlement
countries against their wishes.-- Mr Leeks pointed out that under
amendments to Hong Kong Law introduced from 1980 onwards refugees
were required to accept any resettlement place offered to them.
Resettlement countries often refused to
refused to accept those who had turned
This obviously had to be explained to
being offered places.
A UNHCR
down another country's offer.
refugees when they were
representative was normally present at such interviews.
10 December 1985
Olivia Walker
Hong Kong Department
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