TNAG-1205-FCO40-1507-Policy-on-visas-and-entry-certificates-in-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 48

ESSENTIAL FACTS

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1.

Ms Christine Vertucci's permission to stay in Hong Kong

expired on 5 February and the Hong Kong authorities decided

not to renew it. She appealed against the decision to the

Governor-in-Council but her appeal was refused. She petitioned

the Secretary of State, who decided to uphold the decision of the

Hong Kong Government.

2.

Ms Vertucci was involved with various groups active in

Hong Kong social affairs such as working conditions, including

the Asia Monitor Resource Centre. However, the reason for the

decision by the Hong Kong Immigration authorities not to allow

Ms Vertucci to stay in Hong Kong was not concerned with her

activities on local social issues.

3.

It is the policy of the Hong Kong Government not to give

reasons for individual decisions on immigration matters.

(NOT FOR USE) This is a less flexible policy than that taken

in this sort of case in the UK, but this is justified by

the complication of relations

with neighbouring Asian countries, whose goodwill is important

to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong and General Department

21 April 1982

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IN THE DEPARTMENT UNDER SECTION 3 (4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958