-14make it unlawful to gain access to computers with intent to deceive, cause loss to another or gain for the offender.” The recommendation in that paragraph gave rise to s 161. Other recommendations explain the other amendments made in the Bill. 28. In the Second Reading Speech for the Bill in the Legislative Council, the Secretary for Security said: “Although there is no evidence at present that computer-related crime is widespread, the Government believes it is necessary to put in place appropriate legal sanctions against computer misuse, which can result in dishonest gain for the wrongdoer or loss to others.” He went on to say: “…the Bill will create a new offence of gaining access to a computer with dishonest intent or with intent to commit an offence. This would apply irrespective of whether the access was unauthorized or not, and irrespective of the means of access.” 29. A Subcommittee of the Legislative Council was established to study the Bill. It came up with a number of conclusions. Its work and recommendations were set out in the speech of Mr Steven Poon in the Second Reading Debate. The Committee had actively pursued the question of what constituted “unauthorized access”. Mr Poon said: “The subcommittee holds the view that unauthorized access to computers should not include accidental access such as dialing [sic] a wrong number or mistyping a key scenario. To address the subcommittee’s concern the Administration has agreed to amend the relevant section by building in an element of intent to the effect that only a person who intentionally obtains access to a programme or data held in a computer without authority will be