TNAG-2673-FCO40-3870-Hong-Kong-defence-issues-Internal-Security-Guide-(ISG)-1993 — Page 304

Curfews

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10. This section describes the action likely to be taken during a curfew. However, special conditions prevailing at the time may necessitate

modifications.

guide.

The following paragraphs are simply a

11. The imposition of a curfew presents three main problems :

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(a) the dispersal and collection of

passengers between the Airport and places of residence;

(b)

(c)

the dispersal and collection of essential airport staff between the Airport and places of residence; and

the housing and feeding of passengers and airport personnel temporarily confined to the Airport.

In the event of a curfew being imposed over a limited area of Hong Kong Island or over the whole of Hong Kong Island but not over any part of the Kowloon Peninsula, the following action might be taken:

(a)

(b)

(c)

security forces will be deployed as necessary to provide adequate security at the Airport and its access points;

security doors to air traffic control and communications services within the terminal building are kept closed on a permanent basis. Guards will supplement access control during the emergency;

the Airport Management Centre will arrange, as far as possible, transport, curfew warrants, police escorts etc.

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