coming forward as witnesses
The Attorney General pointed out that publication of the Victim's Charter was not intended to be the final word in dealing with victims of crime.
"This is the first step, even if a major one, in ensuring appropriate standards of treatment for victims of crime.
"The intention of all the agencies and organisations represented on the working group is that there should be a process of continuous revision, evaluation and improvement of services to victims of crime in Hong Kong," he said.
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Western Harbour Crossing taxi toll endorsed
The Transport Advisory Committee a meeting today (Tuesday) recommended that taxi passengers should pay a $40 taxi toll if they use the Western Harbour Crossing (WHC).
Members agreed that the recommended level which comprised a single tunnel toll ($30) for WHC plus the cheapest alternative return toll ($10) was considered most appropriate after taken into consideration various factors.
At present taxi passengers were charged a double toll for using the Cross Harbour Tunnel (CHT) or Eastern Harbour Crossing (EHC).
A taxi toll of $40 for WHC is considered desirable, given that most of the taxis using CHT and EHC are on hire, that cheaper alternative routes for the return journey are available, and that cross harbour taxi stands will be provided near WHC entrances.
At today's meeting, the committee also discussed the fare increase application by the Hong Kong Tramways Limited (11KTL) but no decision has been taken.
Members had asked HKTL to submit more information concerning the fare increase application so that a further meeting could be held in two weeks time.
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