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Question : The estimated numbers of “factory and consignment inspections”, “factory audit checks” and “blitz checks at entry and exit points” in 2010 all represent significant decreases when compared with the actual numbers in 2008. What are the reasons? Asked by : Hon. LI Fung-ying Reply : Following the respective removal of the joint import surveillance system and restrictive measures for textiles and clothing products originating from the Mainland by the European Union and the United States on 1 January 2009, the incentives and risks of illegal transshipment of textiles and clothing products from the Mainland through Hong Kong have decreased correspondingly. After taking into account the situation, the Customs and Excise Department adjusted the enforcement strategies on control of textiles and clothing products and redeployed part of the resources from Programme (5) to Programme (3) in 2009 to step up enforcement actions in respect of consumer protection. Taking into account the allocation of resources as well as the needs of enforcement actions, the Department made suitable adjustments to the estimated numbers of “factory and consignment inspections”, “factory audit checks” and “blitz checks at entry and exit points” in 2010. The resources saved will be temporarily redeployed to other trade controls duties where necessary, such as speeding up the processing of trade declarations etc. The Government will continue to monitor the development of the international textiles trading environment as well as the local textile industry, and make adjustments to the Textiles Control System as appropriate. The Department will also redeploy resources as and when necessary to cope with the development and manpower requirements of trade controls duties.
Question : The Customs and Excise Department indicated that it would continue to strengthen action by developing more vigorous enforcement strategies and launching more intelligence-based operations. What are the details included regarding the development of more vigorous enforcement strategies? Asked by : Hon. WONG Ting-kwong Reply : This year, the Customs and Excise Department will continue to mount intelligence-based operations and maintain close cooperation with the industries and the law enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions in combating piracy and counterfeiting activities at all levels. The major enforcement strategies include enhancement of enforcement capability against infringing activities on the Internet, stepping up efforts to stop the inflow of pirated and counterfeit goods, and taking targeted action against organized crimes involving piracy and counterfeiting. To enhance enforcement efficiency, the Department will : (i) seek to utilize advanced computer technology and train up Internet investigation officers to better equip them with the knowledge needed to tackle the ever-changing mode of infringing activities on the Internet; (ii) strengthen the exchange and analysis of intelligence with overseas law enforcement agencies and maintain close liaison with the industries to enable prompt and targeted action to stop the inflow of pirated and counterfeit goods at source; and (iii) in respect of serious piracy and counterfeiting cases and where appropriate, apply to the court under the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 455) for orders to freeze and confiscate crime proceeds and stiffer sentences/penalties to provide a greater deterrence to organized syndicates.
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