TNAG-0554-FCO40-649-Review-of-death-sentence-in-Hong-Kong-1975 — Page 8

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more rapid in respect of robberies. incidence of homicide was notably stable over the period 1971-74, with an average of 106 cases per year; and although the rate has somewhat increased during the first half of 1975 there is no evidence that this bears any relation to the question of capital punishment.

I am returning to you M Fong's letter,

a copy of which has been sent to the

Governor for his information.

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