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The case was heard in the Tsuen Wan Magistracy last Wednesday (September 25) when the two defendants, aged 40 and 44, pleaded guilty to charges of attempting to export ivory without licence. Each was sentenced to four months' imprisonment.
The 40-year-old offender was given an additional jail term of four weeks for possessing ivory without licence.
The spokesman believed the penalty would serve an effective deterrent to potential offenders.
He called on members of the public to comply with the restrictions on import, export and possession of ivory and ivory products, and other endangered species in general.
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Equal opportunities promotion leaflet published
The Home Affairs Branch (HAB) has published a bilingual leaflet to promote better public understanding and acceptance of people of different sexual orientation.
A spokesman for HAB said the leaflet provides basic information about sexual orientation with a view to addressing misconception and misinformation.
It highlights the ideal of equal opportunities for persons of different sexual orientation, stating that: "All human beings are born equal with inherent rights that all should be free to enjoy.
"Every one shall have equal opportunities in every aspect of life irrespective of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status."
"It also reiterates the Government's commitment to the principle of equal opportunities for all and its determination to eliminate all forms of discrimination," the spokesman said.
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The main forms of sexual orientation homosexuality, heterosexuality and bisexuality - are briefly outlined in the leaflet. So are common problems faced by sexual minorities, such as self-rejection and concealment of sexual orientation.