The Report is encouraging in what it has to say about conditions of
those returned to Vietnam. It has confirmed there was no evidence
of force being used in repatriation or of ill treatment on their
We are studying the recommendations carefully with a view to quick implementation.
return.
Accusation of "gross overkill" by Hong Kong police during First
Non-Voluntary Repatriation Flight
A tactical response unit from the Correctional Services Department was deployed at Phoenix House in case trouble arose. None did and they had no contact with the boat people. Those who spoke to the boat people were counsellors who were familiar to them.
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