Q.13a&b
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Annex D (Page 17)
Major reasons for saying so(Unaided answers)
It provides more evidence/helps to learn
more about the case
It is the responsibility of a respondent
to answer questions honestly
The juries can have more information
to ensure a fair trial
Facts cannot be covered up
Percentage
36
33
17
16
(Base: Number of respondents)
(677)
Major reasons for not saying so(Unaided answers) Percentage
The witness is free to remain silent
The witness may not know all the facts
The witness can refuse to answer
questions on personal ground
(Base Number of respondents)
66
14
13
(118)
It is suggested that a drug offender should become automatically indebted to the Crown in a sum calculated on the basis of HK$40,000 for each month of prison sentence imposed. Do you support or not support this option?
Answers given
Strongly support
Quite support
Neither
Not quite support
Percentage
27
31
4
21
6
11
Not support at all
Don't know/no comment
(Base Number of respondents)
(1012)
Major reasons for supporting (Unaided answers)
Percentage
It has a deterrent effect
47
Drug offenders are a threat to society
29
Drug offenders can make money easi.,
25
The fine can benefit society/
increase Government revenue
10
(Base Number of respondents)
(588)