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activities of triad societies. Steps continue to be
taken to implement those measures proposed in the
Hong Kong Government's discussion document 'Options
for Changes in the Law and in the Administration of
the Law to counter the Triad Problem' which received
widespread public support. Better protection is now
being provided for witnesses in triad trials,
particularly through the use of one-way viewers for
identification parades. Stricter penalties have been
introduced for those found guilty of belonging to
illegal societies. Legislation is being drawn up to
tighten the laws governing illegal gambling,
abuse
and
the
nuisances
associated
drug
with
prostitution. A scheme is being worked out to make
it possible to renounce triad membership. And a
computerised criminal information system is being
introduced to improve the ability of the Police to
combat triad activities and other serious crimes.
Particular attention is being paid to the rising
proportion of crimes being committed by young
offenders. Steps being taken include the improvement
and refining of sentencing policy for young offenders
to improve their chances of rehabilitation and the
closer involvement of schools in tackling the problem
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