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1.13 This allegation is without foundation. The Hong Kong Government has a duty to the Vietnamese migrants in detention. All the Government departments
involved seek to discharge that duty to the best of their ability and will
continue to do so. The Hong Kong Government seeks to maintain law and order
in all detention centres. Sadly, some of the Vietnamese migrants are involved in
criminal activities. If this comes to the
knowledge of the Correctional Services Department, the Civil Aid Services and the Royal Hong Kong Police Force, appropriate
action is taken. Known trouble-makers are
transferred for the good order and management of the camps and criminal offenders are prosecuted in accordance
with the law.
"There is no evidence that these individuals will not appear for any necessary immigration or refugee proceedings."
1.14 This statement is clearly not substantiated by facts. At present there
are a total of 1,370 cases of Vietnamese
asylum seekers having failed to respond to
calls for screening interview
notwithstanding their being detained in
the camps.
There are many recorded cases
of Vietnamese asylum seekers who have failed to appear for as many as 40-50
screening appointments. There is therefore a distinct possibility of a
significant number of asylum seekers not
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