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disclosure is made on a prosecution for an offence under the Bill.
A detailed description of the Bill is given in the explanatory memorandum.
Public Relations Aspect
12.
The Government has long publicized its assurances of confidentiality of identifying information supplied by drug addicts participating in voluntary treatment programmes. The Bill is therefore likely to further encourage addicts to seek and stay in treatment. The general public is unlikely to be interested in the proposal, although some concern may be expressed that the Bill could hinder Police investigation of serious crime. Some discussion over the principles involved may also be aroused among those interested in how the drug problem is dealt with.
Publicity
13.
If members advise that the Bill should be introduced, it will be well publicized by the Commissioner for Narcotics.
Financial Implication
14.
The implementation of the provisions of the Bill will not give rise to any additional public expenditure.
Advice Sought
15.
Members will be asked to advise whether the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 1981, as annexed, should be introduced into the Legislative Council.
(The Secretary for Security (Mr. L.M. DAVIES), the Commissioner for Narcotics (Mr. E.I. LEE) and Senior Assistant Law Draftsman (Mr. D.J. LITTLE) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item.)
8th June 1981
(NDD 1/2 II (TC 17/77))
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