A discussion document entitled
menace posed by triad
by triad societies.
"Options för 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
for sustained and determined action against triads.
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In
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
to combat organised crime along the Lines of those now
obtaining in the United States of America; stricter penalties for illegal gambling, vice and drug offences; and more
more extensive public
education directed at young people to Warn them of the 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
the Hong Kong Government, in the light of the public comments
received, before amendments are made to the law.
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XIII. CONCLUSION
industry.
82.
1986 has been a year of steady progress for Hong Kong. The economy, led by a strong export performance, is flourishing. Unemployment and inflation have remained low and there has been a return to a balanced budget. Investor confidence, both local and overseas, remains good, particularly in the manufacturing
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 taken in 1985 have neen consolidated during 1986. 1987 will be an important year in which further steps in the process of Hong Kong's political development will be considered by Hong Kong people themselves.
83.
Her Majesty's Government main firmly committed to at
territory of Hong Kong and its people. They will continue to fulfil their responsibilities for Hong Kong's 'sound administration and to
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