CO129-584-14 Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. Includes 9 photographs depicting- [CN 3-42] Commutation of... 22-12-1939 - 17-9-1940 — Page 28

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

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HONG KONG.

- 3 JUN 1940

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21st May, 1940.

My Lord,

I have the honour to report that, in the

case of Hau Kang Po who was sentenced to death for

murder, Sir Geoffry Northcote commuted the sentence

to imprisonment for life.

2.

The matter was considered by the Executive

Council which advised that the clemency of the Crown

should be exercised in this case. The advice was

accepted by Sir Geoffry Northcote.

3.

A copy of the Chief Justice's letter,

together with his notes of evidence during the

trial, is enclosed.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

N.L. Smith

Officer Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LORD LLOYD OF DOLOBRAN,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.

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