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Who we are and what we aim to do?
HK United Against Illicit Tobacco is an advocacy organization with the sole purpose of tackling the serious problems arising from the illicit tobacco trade in Hong Kong. It represents a cross-section of society, including community organizations, small businesses, trade associations and individuals who are affected by illicit tobacco trade.
- We want to bring together groups that share the common aim of ridding Hong Kong from the scourge of illicit tobacco.
- We want to educate the public and urge the government to make tackling the problems of illicit tobacco a governing priority.
- We want to get across the message that illicit tobacco benefits no-one except the criminals who deal in it.
It is our stated mission to make sure society recognises that illicit trade in tobacco presents major challenges to Hong Kong. These challenges include:
- Funding organized crime
- Hurting small businesses and workers
- Fueling youth smoking
- Threatening community safety
- Supporting cross-border parallel traders
- Damaging Hong Kong’s reputation as the trading port for legitimate trade
- Affecting government revenue and its ability to deliver public services
Supporting organizations of the Hong Kong United Against Illicit Tobacco
Robin Jolly
Robin Jolly is the Convenor of the HK United Against Illicit Tobacco. Robin enjoyed a successful 33-year career with the Hong Kong Police, serving in a variety of operational posts and senior management roles.
Before joining the Police in 1978, Robin served in the Royal Navy, enlisting as an engineering officer after winning a coveted scholarship to the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. He went on to study mechanical engineering.
Robin’s frontline commands with the Hong Kong Police included significant work against organized crime and triad activities in the Kowloon region, including the interdiction of large-scale, illicit copyright and trademark infringement operations.
Robin is a strong supporter in the fight against illicit tobacco trade.
Luisa Tam
Luisa Tam is the Executive Director of the HK United Against Illicit Tobacco. She is a dedicated mother. As a former journalist and experienced editor with the prestigious South China Morning Post, she is also a veteran media specialist.
Over the past thirty years, Luisa has worked with a host of local and international organizations, both in the private and public sectors, in addition to top public figures and CEOs.
Luisa is passionate about children’s welfare, the environment, and the safety of her community. She speaks English, Putonghua, and Cantonese, making her easily accessible locally and internationally.
