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On the other hand, some LegCo Members, some community leaders and groups holding more conservative views would welcome the retention of the loitering offence. They would be concerned that the Police should be given adequate powers to prevent crime. They would accept that the amendment would provide adequate protection for the rights of an individual while still allowing the Police to take action against suspected criminals.
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A press release and a Legislative Council brief will be issued. A spokesman will be made available to answer questions. It will be emphasised that -
(a)
(b)
it is necessary to retain the loitering offence as a crime prevention measure; and
the proposal to revise section 160(1) will meet the requirement of the BOR Ordinance more closely than the recommendations of the LRC sub-committee because it requires proof of criminal intention.
ATTENDANCE
Mr A P ASPREY
Mr B ED de SPEVILLE
Mr T K WONG
Mr R. ALLCOCK
Secretary for Security
Solicitor General
Assistant Commissioner (Police)
Senior Assistant Law Draftsman
25 February 1992
COUNCIL CHAMBER
(SCR 18/3231/78(89))