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UNSIFIED

BRITISH EMBASSY Gand

WASHINGTON, D.C.

22 August, 1968.

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Dear Boon,

We have received the enclosed letter from the Investigation Department
of Amnesty International of the U.S.A. We have acknowledged receipt and
told Mr. Nutting that we have forwarded their letter to you for such
information as you find At mossible to provide.

KO/BARRYMTAINE

8967 DAY 82 IZON SEAHƆY

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G.A.J. Boon, Esq.,

Moms sincere Ampund

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(P.R. Spendlove)

Consular Department,

F.O./C.O.

UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Sharland. F. F. Dept for action

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STEPHEN P. BOLEWA

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SLOJ JAKUBcaabetis "venue, E.. Mashington, D.C.

DATE: August 11, FILE: BN COUNTRY: Chim

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This office is engaged in the collection of information about
individuals in all countries including the United States who may be
regarded by our organization, after investigation, as prisoners of
conscience. We define as a prisoner of conscience any person who is
imprisoned or otherwise similarly restrained merely as a result of
holding or expressing a religious, political, or other opinion that does
not advocate violence.

In that connection the case of the person named above has been brought
to our attention. We do not have sufficient information in our files to
determine whether or not this person should be regarded as a prisoner of
conscience, or, if so, what action we should take. Accordingly, we would
very much appreciate your helping us to obtain the information in the
items checked below:

Prisoner's Full Name: Morgan BánhYNAL.

Place of Birth:

Passport or Nationality: British

Name of Spouse or NOK:

Address of Spouse or NOK:

No. and Ages of Children:

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Prisoners Occupation: free lance journalist Professional Org, or Union:

Religious Affiliation:

Political Affiliation:

Date and Place of Arrest: Changhai, 23 Feb - Durass?

Reason Detained:

Law Underwhich Charged:

Date and Place of Trial:

Was Trial Open?

Was Trial Proper and Fair?

Name of Attorney:

Address of Attorney:

Finding or Verdict:

Sentence:

Place of Detention:

Can Prisoner Receive Mail & Visitors?

Physical Conditions of Detention:

Forced Labor?

Other Mistreatment?

Needs of Family:

Date of Release:

Sources of Additional Information:

Restrictions on Use of Info. Provided Above:

COMMENTS:

We are enclosing an extra copy of this letter for your files. Thank you
in advance for any information you may provide us, Please return this
form to Amnesty International of the U.S.A. at the address indicated
above.

Sincerely yours,

Q-Charles Vothing

Investigation Department

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