Annex B (Page 4)
(b)
rehabilitation efforts for offenders
should be strengthened.
Compulsory attendance of suspects at
identification parades
8
Not many views were expressed with only one
Member giving general support.
Amendments to the Crimes Ordinance,
Cap 200 (Sections 32, 33 and 39)
9
There were few comments on this option. One
Member considered that the amendments would affect
all criminal cases and that a potential witness might
be reluctant to give evidence for fear of later making a contradictory statement, however innocently.
Amendment to Section 34 of the
Societies Ordinance (to create realistic
penalties for not answering truthfully)
10
This option was supported by two Members.
Setting up of a tribunal to take evidence in
secret, on oath and in the absence of the accused
11
One Member gave general support while
another expressed reservations, saying that this option would infringe upon a witness' right to agree to assist an investigation voluntarily and his right
to remain silent.
Use of task forces to investigate
triad related criminal conspiracy
12
This option was supported by three Members who spoke at the debate.