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How can the smoking ban be better enforced?

The anti-smoking laws introduced in January have enjoyed some success. However, I think they could do with some improvements.

Tobacco Control Office inspectors cannot deal with all cases of people breaking the anti-smoking laws.

Therefore, I think people should use their digital cameras to film those individuals who are lighting up in no-smoking areas.

They could then send the photos to the Tobacco Control Office. As a deterrent to smokers who react violently to being photographed, they should be made aware that the courts will deal severely with anyone who resorts to violence.

The government should also appoint more tobacco control officers.

Danny Wong, Kwun Tong

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