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GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

Annex I

Government action following the public consultation

on options for changes in the law and in the

administration of the law to counter the triad problem

INTRODUCTION

On 16 April 1986, the Government issued a

discussion document on "Options for Changes in the

Law and in the Administration of the Law to Counter

the Triad Problem". 18,000 copies of the document

were distributed. Each of the 19 District Boards

(DBs) and 19 District Fight Crime Committees (DFCCs)

discussed the document at length. Several other fora

also discussed the document. A public opinion survey

was conducted to obtain the reaction of a wide

cross-section of the community. A number of persons

and organisations submitted written views. Finally,

on 9 July 1986 the Legislative Council held an

adjournment debate on the document.

2

A detailed examination of the views and

suggestions put forward has been carried out. There

is clearly overwhelming public support for firm

Government action against triads and organised

crime. Paragraph 4 below accordingly details how the Government intends to take forward the options

discussed. Many useful suggestions in respect of the

options were made, and these will be taken into

account when developing the detailed proposals.