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THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993

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ON PUBLICITY, PROF CHEN SAID A NEW SERIES OF ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST CONCERNING DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WOULD BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCAST, TOGETHER WITH CORRESPONDING POSTER AND LEAFLET.

THE MAIN THEME WILL BE AN APPEAL то PARENTS то PAY MORK ATTENTION TO THEIR CHILDREN TO STEER THEM AWAY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

"ON PREVENTIVE EDUCATION, THE DRUG EDUCATION SCHOOL TALKS WILL BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE PRIMARY SIX FROM SEPTEMBER 1993 ONWARDS. DRUG EDUCATION SEMINARS ARE ALSO ORGANISED FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, HE ADDED.

LIAISON WITH VOLUNTARY AGENCIES IS BEING STEPPED UP BY THE NARCOTICS DIVISION, WHICH WILL ENHANCE EFFECTIVE MONITORING OF DRUG TRENDS AND APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

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CONSULTATIVE PAPER ON LEGAL AID RELEASED

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THE GOVERNMENT ISSUES A CONSULTATIVE PAPER TODAY SOLICIT COMMENTS ON THE PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF INTER-DEPARTMENTAL WORKING GROUP'S REVIEW OF THE LAW, POLICY AND PRACTICE GOVERNING THE PROVISION OF LEGAL AID SERVICES IN HONG KONG.

THE WORKING GROUP HAS COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY STUDY, WHICH FOCUSED ON ASSEMBLY OF FACTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES AND POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROVISION OF LEGAL AID.

THE WORKING GROUP'S FINDINGS ARE SET OUT IN THE PAPER ON LEGAL AID.

CONSULTATIVE

"COPIES OF THE CONSULTATIVE PAPER ARE AVAILABLE, IN BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE, AT PUBIC ENQUIRY SERVICE COUNTERS OF THE CITY AND NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION," A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID.

"MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO OFFER THEIR THE FINDINGS OF THE WORKING GROUP.

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COMMENTS ON

LEGISLATIVE

COPIES ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL, URBAN COUNCIL, REGIONAL COUNCIL, DISTRICT BOARDS AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS.

THE LEGAL PROFESSION IS ALSO BEING CONSULTED ON THE SUBJECT,

HE SAID.

RECOMMENDATIONS, AFTER

"OUR AIM IS TO FORMULATE THE FINAL TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FEEDBACK ON THE CONSULTATIVE PAPER, TOWARDS THE END OF THIS YEAR, THE SPOKESMAN ADDED.

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ALL COMMENTS ON THE CONSULTATIVE PAPER SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION ON THE FIFTH FLOOR, MAIN WING, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, LOWER ALBERT ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG, BEFORE AUGUST 16 THIS YEAR.

TO THE CENTRAL ON OR

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