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to China for some time 3 days after it had taken place and was the last

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suspect to be arrested in his home at Shatin on 1st June, 1978 two

months after the arrest of the others.

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The jury was clearly satisfied

that he was present at the robbery and fired the fatal shot.

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In relation to all these three men the jury was clearly satisfied

with the Crown's view of the case that the three accused were well aware

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that loaded firearms were being taken to the scene of the crime and would

be used to whatever degree was thought necessary including the infliction

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of serious bodily harm to facilitate the commission of the robbery and

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escape from the scene.

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A2 had previous convictions for offences involving physical

violence and A6 a previous conviction for robbery. Save that 16 fired

the fatal shot and that A2 had no firearms at the time of the robbery

I can see little to distinguish the cases of the three accused as far

as culpability is concerned. There are no mitigating circumstances.

Should Your Excellency, however, deem it appropriate to exercise your

prerogative of mercy, very long prison sentences would, in my opinion,

be desirable in commutation.

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I have the honour to be

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

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SA MİN

(E. G. Baber) Judge of the High Court