Immigration Department Repatriates 35 Vietnamese Illegal Immigrants and Overstayers to Vietnam

Immigration Department repatriates 35 Vietnamese illegal immigrants and overstayers to Vietnam

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (June 12). A total of 35 Vietnamese illegal immigrants and overstayers were repatriated to Vietnam. The persons removed comprised 18 men and 17 women, all of whom were unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants. Among them were discharged prisoners who had committed criminal offences and had been sentenced to imprisonment.

The ImmD has been committed to promptly removing unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants from Hong Kong to maintain effective immigration control and safeguard the public interest. Under the updated removal policy effective from December 7, 2022, the ImmD may generally proceed with the removal of a claimant whose judicial review case has been dismissed by the Court of First Instance of the High Court, thereby enhancing the efficiency of and efforts in removing unsubstantiated claimants.

The ImmD will continue to explore different feasible solutions to expedite the repatriation of unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants, and will actively co-ordinate with relevant authorities to optimise repatriation routes and the operation process. The ImmD will actively maintain close liaison with governments of major source countries of non-refoulement claimants, airline companies and other government departments to repatriate unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants from Hong Kong as soon as practicable through all appropriate measures.

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (June 12). A total of 35 Vietnamese illegal immigrants and overstayers were repatriated to Vietnam. Photo shows removees being escorted by ImmD officers to depart from Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (June 12). A total of 35 Vietnamese illegal immigrants and overstayers were repatriated to Vietnam. Photo shows removees being escorted by ImmD officers to proceed from the detention place to the airport. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched

The Government launched today (June 12) a dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise on the feasibility study on the proposed Coastal Protection Park (CPP) at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai, inviting views from the public and various sectors of the community.

The main functions of the proposed CPP are to conserve the natural coastline and the nearshore mangrove and marsh habitats in these areas; to protect the important coastal ecosystem and biodiversity to serve as the feeding, roosting and breeding habitats for waterbirds and other wetland wildlife; to preserve the natural landscape of Deep Bay coastal areas; to provide opportunities for eco-recreation; and to support the existing pond fish culture and oyster farming.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department commissioned a consultant to take forward the feasibility study on the proposed CPP in December 2024. The feasibility study covers recommendations of the CPP boundaries, baseline reviews, proposed usages, management strategies, conceptual plans and relevant technical feasibility assessments. The feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The consultant will take into account views collected during the public engagement exercise when preparing the final recommendations for submission to the Government.

The public engagement exercise will end on July 31, 2026. During this period, the relevant departments will conduct briefing sessions and meetings with relevant stakeholders to seek their views. Members of the public are welcome to visit the dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_cpp/con_mar_cpp.html) to review the preliminary recommendations under the feasibility study and submit their views by email (myviews_cpp@afcd.gov.hk).

Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases