amnesty international
IRISH SECTION
Sean MacBride House, 8 Shaw Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Telephone: 776361 Fax: 776392 Telex: 500-90428-AIE!
International Phone/Fax Code: + 353 1 From UK: 0001
FACSIMILE MESSAGE
Date:
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28th June 1991
His Excellency the Prime Minister, John Major
Via British Embassy, Dublin 2838423
No. of Pages:
1 (including this sheet)
Subject:
ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN HONG KONG
Dear Sir
The Irish Section of Amnesty International warmly welcomes the decision of the Legislative Council not to recommend the Hong Kong government to resume executions.
We thank all the concerned members of LEGCO and of the public for their principled effort to ensure that the death penalty is formally abolished in Hong Kong.
We urge the government of Hong Kong to ensure that a bill providing for abolition is submitted to LEGCO for adoption as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Jin Loughan
Jim Loughran CHAIRPERSON
Amnesty International is an independent worldwide movement working Impartially for the release of all prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for political prisoners and an end to torture and executions. It is funded by donations from its members and supporters throughout the world.
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