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The RICO Statute applies in areas with entirely
different problems and circumstances from those
in Hong Kong. There should not be any adaptation
of the RICO Statute before there is a
comprehensive study of its relevance to Hong
Kong' conditions.
Administration's comments. In considering this
comment of the Bar, it should be borne in mind
that the Bar does not accept that there is a serious organised crime problem in Hong Kong.
The Administration knows that there is.
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A programme of effective Government CONTROL of gambling by: (a) certain extension of legalized gambling and (b) police action to be stepped up in the operation of illegal casinos and mahjong
clubs.
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Administration's comments. The FCC has recently
recommended tightening up the laws on illegal gambling and increasing penalties. The Police continue to take action against illegal casinos.
A competent body should be set up to study
vice-related problems in depth.
Administration's comments. A working party was
set up under the Attorney General to study this very problem. The FCC recently agreed that environmental nuisance associated with
prostitution should be made a criminal offence
and suitable procedures and legislation drawn up to tackle, primarily, one woman brothels in residential buildings.
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