25-MAR-1991 16:58
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT
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charges against him. In the light of the information, the Director of Immigration exercised his discretion personally and allowed Mr Boyle a visit of one month.
10.
Comments
11.
Mr Boyle was so landed at 1950 hours.
Given Mr Boyle's background, it was not unreasonable for the Immigration Department
to probe further into the case and to reach an initial decision that he was not à suitable person
be admitted into Hong Kong.
12.
to
The immigration officer who advised Mr Boyle that his wife and children could enter Hong Kong was acting in good faith. It is difficult to understand why ne should have a cause to complain.
13.
MI Boyle's
statement that he was denied the opportunity to speak to a UK representative was a misunderstanding.
The officer
He was
recalled that Mr Boyle asked to the British Consulate. British Consulate here. unhelpful.
14.
The
who handled the case speak to an officer in told that there was по officer was not being
Mr Boyle's wife and children were taken to the departure Lounge at 1730 hours for meals. He himself was twice taken to the
the transit lounge to enable him to make long distance calls. His allegation of maltreatment are therefore without foundation.
15.
The Immigration
Department will consider
next
allowing Mr Boyle to enter as a visitor when he
comes
to Hong Kong.
Immigration Department
Hong Kong
25 March 1991