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MP'S LETTER: HONG KONG: MS CHRISTINE VERTUCCI
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Problem
A
1. To reply to a letter from the Rt Hon Denis Healey CH MBE MP
on the case of Ms Christine Vertucci.
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Recommendation
2.
I recommend that the Secretary of State reply to Mr Healey
on the lines of the attached draft and speak to him about the
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reasons for the Hong Kong Government's decision on Ms Vertucci's
case. A speaking note is attached.
Background and Argument
3.
The background to this case is in my submission of 7 April
to PS/Lord Belstead together with Hong Kong Telegram Nos 72, 90
and 267.
In brief, Ms Vertucci is an American lawyer and editor
who worked in Hong Kong for 4 years. She had been active in Hong
Kong social issues. Her permission to stay in Hong Kong expired
on 5 February and the Hong Kong authorities decided not to renew
it. In accordance with Hong Kong's normal practice they did not
give her the reasons for non-renewal.
her involvement in social issues
But it had nothing to do with
Ms Vertucci appealed to the Governor-in-Council
against the decision but her appeal was refused. She petitioned
the Secretary of State but it was decided that the decision of the Hong Kong Government should be upheld (see paragraph 6 below).
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