In connection with the implementation of the announced measures UNHCR, welcoming the British and Hong Kong Governments' intention to liberalise camp conditions for refugees, has urged these authorities to take immediate steps to this effect. This should mean that those who have been determined to be refugees by the Hong Kong authorities since July 1982 be accommodated in
open camps" where they will be able to enjoy internationally recognised standards of treatment. Furthermore, UNHCR has taken note of the assurances given by the British authorities that those who would not be granted refugee status under the new procedure would be assured humane treatment until such time as appropriate solution could be put into effect.
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UNHCR is prepared to offer legal and technical advice while remaining in close contact with the British authorities with respect to modalities of implementation, criteria and the general treatment of asylum seekers from Vietnam.
The High Commissioner has communicated his views to the Government of the United Kingdom and looks forward to receiving
a response.
UNHCR
15 June 1988
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