TNAG-2673-FCO40-3870-Hong-Kong-defence-issues-Internal-Security-Guide-(ISG)-1993 — Page 46

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Certain categories of people would not need comply with the provisions of a curfew order when duty or proceeding to or from duty. These include members of the Security Forces and the Government disciplined services, and those in possession of a Ministry of

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Those in possession of warrants or permits issued by the Secretary for Security or the Commissioner of Police would also be exempted.

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Defence

Certain departments and essential public utilities would be supplied with stocks of warrants signed by the Secretary for Security for issue to essential workers. Other persons requiring a curfew pass would be asked to report to the nearest police station or listen to the radio, for details of temporary pass-issuing centres.

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The City and New Territories Administration would be responsible for co-ordinating the opening of reception centres to accommodate people stranded during a curfew.

CONTROL OF MEETINGS

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The Commissioner of Police must be notified of all public meetings and processions under section 7 of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap 245), and he is empowered to prohibit meetings if he considers that they would be prejudicial to public order.

CONTROL OF PUBLICATIONS

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During an emergency, the Governor in Council any duly authorised authority may ban the publishing or printing of any publications deemed to be prejudicial to the public interest.

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