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Triads
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81.
In 1986 the Hong Kong
overnment launched a new initiative to
combat organised crime in the territory and, in particular, the
menace posed by triad societies. A discussion document entitled "Options for Changes in the Law and in the Administration of the Law
to counter the Triad Problem" was published in April and
April and the public
reaction to its proposals revealed a widespread demand, within the
community for sustained and determined action against triads.
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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 the evils of
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 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
in the light of the public comments
by the Hong Kong Government,
received, before amendments are made to the law.
XIII. CONCLUSION
82.
Kong.
flourishing.
1986 has been a year of further steady
for steady progress
Hong
The economy, led by a strong export performance, is 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
The Sino-British Joint Liaison Group and the Land
worked steadily and productively and have considerable practical achievements to their credit. Steps towards more representative government taken in 1985 have been consolidated
during 1986. 1987 will be an
important year in which further steps
Kong's political development will be
industry.
Commission
have
of process
Hong
in the
considered by the people of Hong Kong.
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