A
ditch" plea to the Malaysian Prime Minister on
Kevin Barlow's behalf which was unsuccessful.
similar plea has been agreed for Derrick Gregory
should the Penang Pardons Board not commute his
sentence. There is likely to be considerable
comment by Press and Public if she does not make a
similar plea on behalf of the "Hong Kong Eight".
We need the Prime Minister's views in principle
now because the Penang Pardons Board may meet at
any time to consider the pleas by the eight and
execution could follow soon after.
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