RTHK｜More needs to be done to combat child sex abuse: NGOs
Four non-governmental organisations on Thursday called on the government to further amend child sexual abuse laws to enhance protection for children.
The four NGOs – Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women, Hong Kong Committee on Children's Right, Plan International Hong Kong, and TALK Hong Kong – said more needs to be done to combat child sexual abuse.
The groups also proposed introducing a new offence to prevent children from being abused by people of authority, such as teachers or care workers.
Other suggested reforms include making the court process more child-friendly, by putting in place stricter rules on cross-examination and demanding extra care while handling child victims.