disorder.
In these confined and overpopulated areas the task of
the Police Force in controlling disturbances is greatly increased.
In circumstances such as these, and especially so long as there is a
militant communist element within the community, it is necessary to
take special measures for the preservation of public order at all
times. The Public Order Ordinance was designed to meet this need
on a permanent basis.
3 February, 1969
L.s. Cartas
5.
(W. S. Carter)
Hong Kong Department
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