Safe city: Chief Executive Donald Tsang says Hong Kong is world-renowned as one of the safest cities and its overall crime rate has remained low.

Good law and order not only makes Hong Kong a safe and better place to live in, but is also conducive to reinforcing Hong Kong's position as Asia's world city, attracting investment and talent as well as developing tourism and other international economic activities, Chief Executive Donald Tsang says.

Delivering an opening address at the 2006 Fight Crime Conference, Mr Tsang said Hong Kong is world-renowned as one of the safest cities and its overall crime rate has remained low.

He pointed out the Fight Crime Committee and 18 District Fight Crime Committees together with the Police and other law-enforcement agencies have laid a solid foundation over the years in the fight against crime, adding that Hong Kong would be able to maintain this edge with the concerted efforts of the Government and the community.

Domestic violence prevention in spotlight

Chief Secretary Rafael Hui, in his capacity as the FCC Chairman, said the Government has been seriously and actively addressing the domestic violence issue with a 'multi-disciplinary collaboration' approach.

"More resources have been allocated in recent years to support and strengthen the function of families and deal with family crises," he said.

Mr Hui said the Administration had reviewed the Domestic Violence Ordinance, with an aim to strengthen the protection of victims and prevent domestic violence.

Final consultation on proposed amendments is underway. It is hoped that an amendment bill could be introduced into the Legislative Council in its current session.