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ANNEX I

ANNEX TO NOTE ON THE CASE OF SERGEANT CHU LEUNG

Sergeant Chu Leung was a member of the Hong Kong Special Branch. In January 1962 he was the subject of disciplinary proceedings as a result of nine charges brought against him under the Police Force Ordinance. The proceedings were presided over by an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Sergeant Chu was found guilty on four of the charges, (making false statements in the course of duty (two charges), neglect of duty and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline). He was accordingly dismissed from the Police Force in February, 1962.

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Following his dismissal, proceedings were instituted under the British Nationality Act for the revocation of Sergeant Chu's status as a British subject by naturalisation. A further Enquiry was

then held, this time by a Committee appointed under the Act. The Committee reported in 1963 and concluded that there was insufficient evidence that Sergeant Chu had shown himself disloyal or disaffected to warrant withdrawal of his naturalisation.

3. As a result of this Enquiry, the then Governor reviewed the record of the disciplinary proceedings which had led to Sergeant Chu's dismissal but concluded that there were not sufficient grounds

for intervening in the matter.

4. In February 1965 Sergeant Chu appealed to the Governor, seeking reinstatement, but the Governor saw no reason for intervening. In August 1966 Sergeant Chu submitted representations to the Secretary of State, a copy of which he sent to Mr. Patrick Jenkin, M.P. In June 1968 the Minister informed Mr. Jenkin that his conclusion was that there were insufficient grounds for considering that any injustice had been done, and in consequence, for

intervening in the case.

5. Mr. Jenkin remained dissatisfied with the matter and secured an interview with the Minister on 18 September. At this meeting the "inister outlined the events as summarised above. In response to a question from Mr. Jenkin, the Minister stated that Sergeant Chu had not been represented at the disciplinary enquiry and had conducted his own defence. In answer to a further question from Kr. Jenkin the Minister said that the evidence against the Sergeant was based on the statements made by four K.M.T. agents who were, themselves, accused men. Mr. Jenkin said that he remained of the opinion that there was an area of doubt about the case and that in such circumstances he thought that the pension / which ...

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