TNAG-1992-FCO40-2839-Capital-punishment-in-Hong-Kong-1989 — Page 4

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CONFIDENTIAL

Secretary &

5)

State

Blay

HCD 380/1

RECE

23 JAN 1989

Private Secretary

HONG KONG: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

From: PS/Lord Glenarthur

Date: 19 January 1989

Cc:

PS/Mr Eggar

Mr Gillmore

Mr McLaren

Mr Edwards, Legal

Advisers

Mr Hendry, Legal Advisers

WIAD

1. Lord Glenarthur has considered Mr Paul's submission of 18 January, together with Mr McLaren's comments. As Mr McLaren says, this question was discussed during Lord Glenarthur's recent visit to Hong Kong.

2. It is clear that the Governor is in a difficult position over this particularly atrocious case. Lord Glenarthur considers that the clear course of action is to confirm to the Governor that our position on this issue remains unchanged, in order that the Governor can make such use of this fact as he needs to in Hong Kong. Lord Glenarthur therefore endorses Mr McLaren's comments, and the recommendation.

19 January 1989

Jobert Court

Robert Court

PS/Lord Glenarthur

CONFIDENTIAL

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