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Hong Kong Expands Sexual Conviction Checks for Volunteers

12/16/2025

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Hong Kong expanded its Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) scheme to include volunteers, effective December 15, 2025.
The change is part of a two-phase initiative prompted by the Law Reform Commission.
The scheme is not mandatory, and organizations decide its use based on risk assessments.
The process now includes a 24-hour fingerprint service at new police stations and an online platform for submissions.
The validity period has increased to 36 months.

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Hong Kong expanded its Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) scheme to include volunteers, effective December 15, 2025.
The change is part of a two-phase initiative prompted by the Law Reform Commission.
The scheme is not mandatory, and organizations decide its use based on risk assessments.
The process now includes a 24-hour fingerprint service at new police stations and an online platform for submissions.
The validity period has increased to 36 months.