(which the Hong Kong authorities question) and is liable to be
shot or imprisoned for life if returned. Han had not attempted to obtain entry into any third country, and the Governor wished
to reject his petition. We again asked the Governor to postpone his decision until the general question of illegal immigration
policy had been resolved.
5.
Saigon have since informed Hong Kong that, depending on
the full facts, it is very unlikely that Han would face execution or even a long period of imprisonment if he was returned to Vietnam. If, as Hong Kong believe, Han left Vietnam while temporarily exempt from military service on health grounds, he would probably be treated as a draft-dodger and would be
redrafted and perhaps put on heavy duties but would receive no
other punishment.
6.
This case is also still pending.
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