Considering the distinct nature of persistent child sexual assault cases, several jurisdictions abroad have implemented various legal reforms to enable the criminal justice system to effectively respond to these cases. These reforms aim to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable and survivors receive the justice they deserve.
Read MoreIn Hong Kong, public health and social measures have caused greater emotional burden to those experienced the trauma of sexual violence. Along with the worry of getting infected and experiencing information anxiety, survivors are also affected by increased flashback frequency due to decreased social contacts.
Read MoreImage-based sexual abuse (IBSA) exists on a continuum, covering many different forms of activities. In the Edison Chen incident, IBSA manifests in the 1) stealing, 2) non-consensual dissemination and 3) non-consensual viewing of private sexual images. Other types include “upskirting,” “revenge porn,” sexual extortion, recording of sexual assaults, and “sexualised photoshopping.”
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