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Hong Kong Advocates Demand Stronger Child Protection Laws

4/2/2026

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More than 30 groups and individuals in Hong Kong have urged the government to close loopholes in the child sexual offence bill.
They called for enhanced protections for survivors and a review of court practices that can harm child abuse victims during cross-examination.
Taura Edgar, founder of Talk Hong Kong, noted that 16% of children in Hong Kong experience sexual abuse.
The government plans to introduce the bill, amending existing laws based on recommendations from the Law Reform Commission's reviews in 2019 and 2022.
The bill will establish new offences for children and individuals with mental impairments.

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Story summary

More than 30 groups and individuals in Hong Kong have urged the government to close loopholes in the child sexual offence bill.
They called for enhanced protections for survivors and a review of court practices that can harm child abuse victims during cross-examination.
Taura Edgar, founder of Talk Hong Kong, noted that 16% of children in Hong Kong experience sexual abuse.
The government plans to introduce the bill, amending existing laws based on recommendations from the Law Reform Commission's reviews in 2019 and 2022.
The bill will establish new offences for children and individuals with mental impairments.