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In 1986 the Hong Kong overnment launched a new initiative to

combat organised crime

the territory and, in particular, the

posed by triad societies. A discussion document entitled "Options for Changes in the Law and in the Administration of the Law to counter the riad Problem was published in April and the public reaction to its proposals revealed a widespread demand, within the

community,

sustained and determined action against triads.

for

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

laws, 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 extensive public

education directed at

people to young

warn them of

of the evils

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 em 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

the Hong Kong Covernment, in the light of the public comments

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received, before amendments are made to the law. <Pa Led 207

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1986 has been a year of further

The

economy

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led

for Hong

steady progress

by

is a strong export performance, 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

industry.

The Sino-British Joint Liaison Group and the Land

Commission have worked steadily and productively and

considerable practical achievements to their credit. Steps towards in 1985 have been consolidated

important year in which further steps.

Kong's political

will development

more

taken representative government

during 1986. 1987 will be an

in the

process

of Hong

considered by the people of Hong Kong. Pue

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