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Following is a question by the Hon Eric Li Ka-cheung and a written reply by the Secretary for Security, Mrs Regina Ip, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question :

Regarding the maintaining of law and order at Lo Wu Bridge, will the Government inform this Council :

(a) of the respective numbers of robbery, theft, indecent assault and affray cases which occurred last year at the section of Lo Wu Bridge within the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, and whether all such cases were dealt with in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong;

(b) of the measures in place to maintain law and order at the section of Lo Wu Bridge within the jurisdiction of Hong Kong; and

(c) whether it will discuss and work with the relevant Mainland departments to formulate measures to improve law and order along the entire Lo Wu Bridge?

Reply :

Madam President,

(a) During the period from November 1997 to October 1998, there was only one wounding case which occurred at the section of the Lo Wu Bridge under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The case was dealt with by the Hong Kong Police in accordance with the laws and procedures of the HKSAR.

(b) The Hong Kong Police Force stations uniformed officers at this section of the Lo Wu Bridge to closely monitor the situation thereat and to maintain law and order in the area.

(c) All along the Hong Kong Police has cooperated and liaised closely with the Shenzhen authorities, through the Border Liaison Channel, to maintain law and order on the Lo Wu Bridge.

End/Wednesday, November 11, 1998

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