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Triads
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menace
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In 1986 the Hong Kong overnment launched a new initiative to
combat organised crime
the territory and, in particular, the
posed by triad societies. A discussion document entitled "Options for Changes in the Law and in the Administration of the Law to counter the riad Problem was published in April and the public reaction to its proposals revealed a widespread demand, within the
community,
sustained and determined action against triads.
for
In
the coming months the Hong Kong Government intends to take steps to
implement those measures which received widespread public support.
These include better protection for witnesses; one-way viewers for
identification parades; thorough examination of the need for new
laws, to combat organised crime along the lines of those now
obtaining in the United States of America; stricter penalties for illegal gambling, vice and drug offences; and more extensive public
education directed at
people to young
warn them of
of the evils
triads. For rehabilitation of triad offenders a triad renunciation
scheme will be introduced. Proposals in the document on which there was less of a public consensus em including proposals for a system of Police supervision of certain offenders and the placing of limits on
activities of convicted triad members will be further considered
the Hong Kong Covernment, in the light of the public comments
by
en
received, before amendments are made to the law. <Pa Led 207
XIII. CONCLUSION
82.
Kong.
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li bold
1986 has been a year of further
The
economy
>
led
for Hong
steady progress
by
is a strong export performance, flourishing. Unemployment and inflation have remained low and there
has been a return to a balanced budget. Investor confidence, both
local and overseas, remains good, particularly in the manufacturing
industry.
The Sino-British Joint Liaison Group and the Land
Commission have worked steadily and productively and
considerable practical achievements to their credit. Steps towards in 1985 have been consolidated
important year in which further steps.
Kong's political
will development
more
taken representative government
during 1986. 1987 will be an
in the
process
of Hong
considered by the people of Hong Kong. Pue
have
be
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