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Judgment on deputy school head's sentence will be studied

In response to media enquiries on the sentence passed at the Sha Tin Magistracy today (Wednesday) on the case involving the deputy head of a primary school, the Director of Education, Mrs Helen C P Lai Yu, said:

"We are asking for a copy of the court proceedings. We will carefully study the full judgment and the circumstances surrounding the case.

"Only then can we consider what action should be taken under the Education Ordinance. This is our normal practice.

"Meanwhile, we are aware that an appeal against the sentence can be lodged within 14 days."

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BN(O) passports for citizens born between 1977 and 1981

The final date for Hong Kong British Dependent Territories citizens (BDTCs) born between 1977 and 1981 to apply for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) passports will be March 30, a government spokesman reminded the public today. (Wednesday).

Hong Kong BDTCs (such as persons born, naturalised or registered in Hong Kong) must obtain a BN(O) passport if they wish to continue to travel on British passports beyond 1997.

As specified in the Second Schedule to the Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order 1986, applications for BN(O) passports must be submitted on or before the final dates relevant to their age groups.

Eligible applicants born between 1977 and 1981 must submit their applications on or before March 30.

Further publicity will be made in respect of BDTCs born in other years, for example, between 1982 and June 30, 1997, so that their parents or legal guardians may submit their applications by phases according to their age groups. They are of course free to submit their applications now.

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