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(vi)

Annex I (Page 6)

the introduction of some

mechanism for the taking of

evidence, ex parte, in secret and

on oath (paragraphs 6.30 to 6.57

of the document) : views on this

option were strong and opposite.

Some persons felt it was a dangerous step to introduce legislation which required

persons to answer an

investigator's questions.

But

others recognised that it was necessary if organised crime was

to be tackled effectively. The

Government has concluded that the

public would like to see proposals developed further for

some mechanism akin to the

American Grand Jury with its

scope clearly defined and limited to tackling organised and triad

crime;

the introduction of legislation governing prosecution witness agreements (paragraphs 6.60 to

6.62 of the document);

(vii) the introduction of legislation

on the lines of the American

Racketeer Influenced Corrupt

Organisations (RICO) Statute

(paragraphs 6.85 to 6.90 of the

document) : there was clear

general support that this statute

be studied in detail;

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