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menace posed by triad
societies.
Α
In
discussion document entitled
"Options for Changes in the Law and in the Administration of the Law
to counter the Triad Problem" was published in April and the public
reaction to its proposals revealed a widespread demand, within the
community, for sustained and determined action against triads.
the coming months the Hong Kong Government intends to take steps to
implement those measures which received widespread public support.
These include better protection for witnesses; one-way viewers for
identification parades; thorough examination of the need for new
Laws, to combat organised crime along the Lines of those now
obtaining in the United States
States of America; stricter penalties for illegal gambling, vice and drug offences; and more extensive public
education directed at young people to warn them of
of the evils
evils of
triads. For rehabilitation of triad offenders a triad renunciation
scheme will be introduced. Proposals in the document on which there
was less of a public consensus including proposals for a system of
Police supervision of certain offenders and the placing of limits on
activities of convicted triad members - will be further considered
by the Hong Kong Government, in the light of the public comments
received, before amendments are made to the law.
XIII. CONCLUSION
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1986 has been a good year for Hong Kong. The economy, led by
a strong export performance, is flourishing.
and Unemployment
inflation have remained LOW and there has been a return to a
balanced budget. Investor confidence, both Local and overseas, is high. The Sino-British Joint Liaison Group and the Land Commission have worked steadily and productively and have considerable
practical achievements to their credit.
Steps towards more
representative government
been consolidated
during 1986. 1987 will be an important year to which further steps
in the
of process
Hong Kong's political development Will be
considered by Hong Kong people themselves.
taken
in
have 1985
in
83.
Her
Government Majesty's
remain firmly
to committed
the
territory of Hong Kong and its people. They will continue to fulfil
their responsibilities for
for Hong Kong's sound administration and to
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