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Successful applicants under the triad renunciation

scheme, whether they be formal members of triad societies or

'non-triad' renouncers, would be granted a stay of prosecution

in respect of specified offences relating to triad membership

under Sections 19 to 23 of the Societies Ordinance which

pre-date the renunciation and are disclosed in their

application. After five years, the proceedings for these

offences would lapse and the renouncer would be left with

neither a conviction nor acquittal being recorded.

During public consultation on the triad discussion

document in 1986, public reaction to the proposal for the

introduction of a scheme of triad renunciation was favourable.

A survey of prison inmates also showed that the scheme was

widely supported.

Sir, turning to the legislative proposals themselves,

le Hause 3 of the Bill introduces 13 new sections to the

Societies Ordinance.

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Section 26A provides for the establishment of a Triad

Renunciation Tribunal which will administer the scheme.

Section 26B provides for the appointment of members of the

Tribunal by the

Governor.

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