21.   Her lawyer, Henry Christie, has written to Ruddock, urging him to act on compassionate grounds, The West Australian reported Tuesday.

22.   Her lawyer, Henry Christie, pleaded with Ruddock to intervene on compassionate grounds.

23.   And the abode seekers have continued to demand that Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa allow them to remain on compassionate grounds.

24.   Meanwhile press reports said the military government had ruled out for the moment releasing Moshood Abiola on compassionate grounds.