TNAG-1213-FCO40-1516-Crimes-and-sentences-in-Hong-Kong--including-death-sentences-1982 — Page 119

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Clinical Psychologist, Stanley

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PDS 346/80C II

5-930252

1st June 1982

G.F. 73C

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Sr. Supt., Stanley

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Psychological Report

Name :

Sex / Age : Male / 23 Offence

Murder

Sentence: Death

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A psychological assessment of the above-named prisoner

was conducted on 1.6.1982.

His

2.

came from a large family with seven children. parents were responsible people and had brought up the children with adequate care. Relationships among family members were good, thus

rew up in a pleasant and healthy environment.

psychological development appeared normal.

3.

In 1973,

His

father died of cancer and his family had

to face a serious emotional crisis. Being the eldest son, started to work shortly afterwards, in order to support the family. From 1974 to 1979, he had held several jobs in different settings and had also managed to finish a commercial course in an evening institute. He was a conscientious worker and had a high achievement motivation.

4.

According to

hac

The and the deceased victim own

each other only for a few months, the victim being a new employee of the firm. Apparently they had some disagreement over matters related to their work and hence their relationship was not good. On the day of the offence, POON had a serious quarrel with the victim, which later developed into a fight. It was during the fight that PUCN killed the victim.

5.

The present clinical assessment reveals that POON has been remorseful after the incident. He admits his guilt and is willing to receive punishment. During these three years' incarceration, he has displayed good behavicur as well as a positive attitude towards his situation. He has tried his best to learn new things and to acquire more knowledge, because he wants to be re-integrated into the society as a useful person.

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However, the uncertainty of his future make emotionally unstable at times, so he may feel depressed or anxious. His family But on the whole he has maintained a positive attitude.

This has inten- has been a great support to him through these years. sified his affection for his family members, yet on the other hand has also accentuated his guilt-feelings towards them. Mogether these two emotions constitute in him a strong desire to return to a normal family life, whereby he can pay back what he owes his mother and siblings.

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