SUZAAL (8)
CLOSED CAMPS IN HONG KONG
Introduction of policy
Closed centre policy was introduced in 1982 with the greates
reluctance to avert a situation in which level of new arrivals was
rapidly becoming intolerable. The Hong Kong Government believe, and
we agree, that these centres are a regrettable necessity.
Deterrent effect
Believe closed centres have had deterrent effect. Over the
years, they have contributed to discouraging Vietnamese from setting
out on the dangerous voyage to Hong Kong.
Recent influx caused by various factors, including tougher policies by other countries in the region and dificult economic
conditions in Vietnam.
Without closed camp deterrence, influx might have been even
greater.
Conditions
Hong Kong Government and British Government attach great
importance to ensuring that conditions in the centres are as humane
as possible.
Hong Kong Government aware of problems of overcrowding, actively
examining possible solutions. Recent influx aggravating situation,
emergency accommodation is being provided and plans for new centres
advanced.
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