Annex E (Page 6)
Further study of the RICO Statute and its
possible adaptation for use in Hong Kong
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Ming Pao pointed out that laws in U.S.A. to
assist the prosecution were balanced by laws to
protect the rights of the accused and cautioned
against hasty adoption of the RICO Statute in Hong
Kong.
Options for tackling illegal gambling
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The papers strongly objected to legalising more forms of gambling which would encourage gambling, provide more opportunities for triads,
including loan-sharking, and create more social
problems and broken families. It was suggested that
there should be increased fines and penalties for
illegal gambling and that gambling should be
discouraged by educating the public.
Options for tackling vice related nuisances
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These were generally supported. Centre Daily News considered that heavy penalties of ten or
twenty years' imprisonment would effectively tackle the triad problem.
Options for tackling drug trafficking
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These were also strongly supported by the
press. It was considered that the proposed fine of $40,000 for each month of imprisonment was not heavy enough for the head of a drug trafficking syndicate
but was too severe for lesser offenders.
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