Legislation
O. Immigration
Ordinance
Nature of Problem
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There are queries whether certain provisions in s. 18(3) and parts VIIA and VIIB are compatible with the BOR. example, the statutory presumptions of quilt relating to trafficking in illegal immigrants may be inconsistent with Article 11 of the BOR). These provisions are designed to enable (a) repatriation of Vietnamese migrants and (b) effective action be taken against illegal immigrants and "snakeheads". When they were
first enacted, it was provided that they would expire automatically at the end of the year unless extended for another year by positive resolution of Legob. They have been extended every year up to now.
Relevant Action
With the no. of Vietnamese migrants dwindling, Secretary for Security will review these provisions with a view to retaining only those powers justified and necessary to combat the long-term illegal immigration problem from China.
Target date for completion of the review
end of 1993
Target date for introduction of amending
legislation/subsidiary legislation (if necessar
The provisions will expire by end of 1993. If any i: considered not desirable, the Administration will m put up it for extension t Legb.
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Key
* Items where amending legislation has been introduced into Leg✪) since the last report in August 1992.
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