misunderstanding. The officer who handled the case recalled that Mr Boyle asked to speak to an officer in the British.
Consulate.
Hong Kong.
He was told that there was no British Consulate in This is correct; as a British Dependent Territory there is no UK Consulate in Hong Kong. I am assured the officer did not mean to be unhelpful. The report also states that Mr Boyle's wife and children were taken to the restaurant for a meal at 17.30 on that day.
As to Mr Boyle's assertion that he was permitted to use the telephone only after a great deal of pressure, I am told a large notice is displayed in the arrival immigration area advising passengers who have been refused entry of their right to make telephone calls. On request Mr Boyle was twice taken to the transit lounge where he made a number of long distance calls at 1700 and 1750.
As for Mr Boyle's final point about having the computer entry on his background removed, I must emphasise that each country sets its own rules for entry and gathers its own information on travellers. The British Government does not become involved in other countries' procedures, in the same way that we would not expect other countries to try and influence our entry procedures. As far as records in this country are concerned, the Scottish Criminal Record Office have informed us that Mr Boyle's record is still live and accurate. Mr Boyle is on release from prison on a life licence, having been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. Under the present policy, which is a Home Office responsibility, this means his record remains on file until he dies.
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