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5c. DECISION UNDERMINES CONSERVATION

The key point is that Hong Kong will comply with the CITES decision in full. That is a major step

forward.

All that is required is a reasonable breathing space to enable Hong Kong to adapt to the ban.

Rigorous controls are already in place, including a system of certification of ivory stock, a computerised date base and heavy penalties for illegal trading. All this is evidence of the Hong Kong Government's determination to implement the

ban.