DSR 11 (Revised)
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Mr Douglas Hurd
DEPARTMENT:
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Robin F Cook Esq MP
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SUBJECT:
I am replying to your letter of 4 March to
Humphrey Atkins as he is overseas at the moment.
As you appreciate, the matter is essentially
one for the Hong Kong Government.
While the law in
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Hong Kong makes homosexual acts, even between
consenting male adults, an offence it is clearly
right that the Hong Kong Government should consider
carefully the propriety of employing homosexuals.
However, I should emphasise that the guidance in the
circular is applied flexibly. The Hong Kong Governmen
have assured us that all applications are considered
on a case by case basis. Each is examined with carefu
regard to the nature of the work to be done, whether
an offence was committed and the degree of risk
involved in employing the applicant. The cases
of those already in the public service are considered
on a similar basis.
I am returning the copy of the circular you
enclosed with your letter.
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