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Worse, unlawful elements now can blackmail decent citizens by threatening to "expose" transactions, where commissions were involved, which are only now deemed unlawful by the Ordinance. As a result, many innocent citizens may have to succumb to such demands, and such acts add further disorder to our already- worrying state of law and order.
Surely, this cannot be the original spirit or intent of making such law.
Because of the foregoing reasons and for the wellbeing of Hong Kong as a whole, the Associations humbly ask you to urge your Government to accept these public views, and to amend Sections 9(2), 19 and 24 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance; and, before the position is clarified, to institute no further prosecutions in cases of this nature for the time being.
The Associations would wish the Government, together with the Associations to undertake a serious and practical examination of these problems so as to arrive at a just and workable solution in order that Hong Kong subjects and citizens can work in peace and security, rendering their efforts to enhance Hong Kong's economic prosperity.
The Associations respectfully, and with due humility, intend soon to submit to your Excellency some possible amendments to the Ordinance for your Excellency's consideration.
We remain,
Your Excellency's
Most humble and obedient servants,
Signed
For and on behalf of 345 trade
and industrial Associations and
Chambers of Commerce.
Chinese General Chambers of Commerce
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