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such a way as to expose HMG to greater risk of being found in breach of the ICCPR, I assume that another Ministerial policy decision will be required. I suggest that for this purpose, as well as preparing for the HRC hearing, we ask Hong Kong to review and substantiate the rationale for indefinite detention of all pre-screened and screened-out VBP.

6. I attach file HKK 243/3 (1983) with the relevant papers flagged up. Please return it to LRD. Also attached are the UK's second reports to the HRC and the records of the meeting (CCPR/C/SR.855-7), which should be returned to me.

and the UK's third report

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