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(7) Assuming that Mr Ellis' discharge from the Force
was on disciplinary grounds as well as "unsuitability of temperament" it would probably have been more satisfactory had proceedings been taken under Police Disciplinary Regulations (GNA 278 of 1948) as this would have necessitated the nomination of a Disciplinary Board of two gazetted officers but it is not clear from the papers available whether this was considered or, for that matter, whether it would have been necessary in the case of a pro- bationary (unconfirmed) Inspector of Police.
(8)
It cannot be denied that corruption of police officers has been a serious problem in Hong Kong where corrupt practices are all too common. However, Police disciplinary regulations and administrative orders designed to deal with this problem are the most stringent of all the Dependent Territories.
At the time of Mr Ellis' discharge and subsequently there was no shred of evidence of corruption involving senior members of the Force. The problem has in the past mainly affected the rank and file who are in continuous contact with the public.
(9) In conclusion, it must be accepted that action
taken in respect of Mr Ellis was not only proper but within the discretion of the Commissioner of Police in respect of a probationary officer and that the allegations of maladministration and corruption of senior officers in the Force were totally unsubstantiated.
9 April 1973
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MJ Macoun
Overseas Police Adviser
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