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is accepted by all honest policemen, But do not let us forget how

unpleasant and disruptive the process can be for them. All honour

to the Force for the way in which it has so greatly improved its

professional performance and its public image, while all this was

going on. That it has been able to do so is a tribute to the

leadership of the Commissioner and his officers, to the responsibility

of the Force as a whole, and to the quality and motivation of the

large intake of new young blood into the constabulary and inspectorate.

Folice complaints procedure

50.

I very much welcome the Commissioner's initiative and UMELCO's

response that has resulted in the close association of UMELCO's Standing

Group with the handling by police of complaints against the Force. The

addition to present procedures of scrutiny and advice from experienced

and independent senior members of the Community will increase the

confidence of the public, and I am sure will be of benefit to the

Commissioner and the Force as a whole.

ICA C

51.

Turning now to the Independent Commission Against Corruption,

I am impressed by its success. It has established the total commitment

of the Government to fighting corruption and changed much. in Hong Kong

that many thought was unchangeable. It still has more to do, but I

have no doubt that it will do it with success. It has been brilliantly

led by Hr. Cater, and very well supported by the public. It is

particularly significant and satisfactory to see that in the Commissioner's

annual report he lists as one of the three factors which have ensured

success the co-operation of the Police Force.

/52. Sume