Annex B
SUMMARY OF THE VIEWS OF UNOFFICIAL LEGCO MEMBERS
ON THE INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS
Use of one-way viewers, omission of witness' address in witness' statements
and protection of witnesses by the Police
options.
Eight Members spoke in support of the
Greater use of accomplice evidence
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This option was supported by three Members. One consideered it a useful means of arousing suspicion and distrust among members of criminal syndicates, thereby weakening their cohesion.
Amendments to the Societies Ordinance,
Cap 151 (Increase in maximum fines and
amendments to Sections 20 and 22)
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Eight Members supported an increase in fines. Some expressed reservations on the options to amend Sections 20 and 22 of the Societies Ordinance
on the grounds that
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(a) the amendments would not affect the
(b)
core triad members, but would catch
youngsters on the fringes; and
a separate offence comprising a series of acts or words implying triad membership would create enforcement problems and could give rise to abuse of power by the Police.
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