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7. Screening

Screening of individual boat people will be carried out by the

Hong Kong Government under UNHCR guidelines to establish whether new

arrivals meet the criteria for refugee status. UNHCR have been invited to observe the screening process in action and will have the

opportunity to be involved in appeals.

We are confident that these arrangements will ensure that

refugees are properly distinguished from those who do not meet

standard refugee criteria.

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