place. The drafting of this new legislation is now at an advanced stage, and the Hong Kong Government aims to be in a position to have the Convention applied to Hong Kong by early 1990. Article 9 35. The laws and regulations covering powers of arrest and detention in Hong Kong were described in full in the second report, paragraphs 25-44 (CCPR/C.32/Add.14, annex). The powers of stop, search, seizure, arrest and detention are currently under review by the Law Reform Commission. Its report is expected in 1990. The law on loitering is also the subject of review by the Law Reform Commission, and its report on this should be ready by the end of 1989. 36. In the discussion of the United Kingdom's second report, a question was raised in connection with article 14 concerning preventive detention in Hong Kong, to which an interim reply was given (see CCPR/C/SR.857, paras. 11 and 12). Further information was promised. As stated by the United Kingdom representative, there is no such practice as preventive detention in Hong Kong. All persons arrested by the police are to be released, discharged on bail or brought before a magistrate as soon as practicable and not later than 48 hours after their arrest. In special cases, where within 48 hours of a person's apprehension a warrant for his arrest and detention under any law relating to deportation is applied for, the person may be detained for a period not exceeding 72 hours from the time of such apprehension, to allow time for the application to be processed. 37. In 1988, a total of 64,218 persons were arrested by the police for a criminal offence, of whom 22,624, i.e. 35.2 per cent were released without charge. The great majority of the released persons had been detained for only a few hours, as was necessary for questioning. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the legal framework and practices of Hong Kong, specifically with regards to arrest and detention, and the implementation of international human rights conventions. It does not seem to be related to any of the economic or environmental categories, nor does it mention specific industries, transportation, or communication. The focus on law and human rights suggests that the most fitting categories would be related to human rights and governance.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education