The Association welcomes the Law Reform Commission’s release of Review of Substantive Sexual Offences report this morning (5th December 2019). The report has offered final recommendations following years of consultation conducted by the Review of Sexual Offences Sub-committee. The Association expects these recommendations to be implemented shortly.
Read MoreThe Association is shocked and deeply concerned by the recent release of information by the police about an ongoing investigation into the alleged rape of a young woman in Tsuen Wan police station. The release of the information about the investigation by police, including comment on the evidence, was clearly intended to publicly discredit the victim and her allegations. This is unprecedented and deplorable.
Read MoreIn recent time, Hong Kong has witnessed continuous clashes since the outburst of 'Anti-ELAB' movement in early June. The Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women (The Association) is well-aware of the sexual violence cases underlying the violent scenes. In response to these sexual violence cases, the Association has thereby initiated an online survey on 21st August, entitled as "'Anti-ELAB’ sexual Violence Experience Online Survey'". In order to learn more about the situation, the self-administered questionnaire has been circulated across various online platforms, which welcomes and allows any individuals to participate anonymously. Notwithstanding, limited by the survey method and other related factors, it is well-aware that this research has certain limitations and hence any interpretation of the data shall be considered carefully. Ended on 30th September, below is a summary of the survey's findings.
Read MoreThe Association has issued a statement regarding a public accusation made by a female university student on the police’s use of sexual violence against her and other arrested individuals, and the police’s later social media response stating that they did not receive any related complaints and calling on victims to ‘provide concrete evidence’.
Read MoreThe Hong Kong Women’s Coalition on Equal Opportunities has held an ‘AntiELAb #MeToo Rally’ on 28th August 2019 at Chater Garden, Central. Various victim-survivors of sexual violence in the the ‘Anti-Extradition Bill Movement’, representatives from concern groups and individuals have spoken on stage at the rally.
Read MoreThe Association has been made aware of a police arrest incident that involved sexual violence at the early morning on 5th August at the peripheral of Tin Shui Wai police station. Upon the arrest, the protester’s outer and inner garments was forcefully removed, the protester was then carried into the police station in a way that her private parts were exposed to the press and the public for an extended period of time. The Association considers the arrest was made with excessive force that resulted in damaging the dignity of the protestor, depriving her right to bodily autonomy, and is an act of sexual violence. We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the threat and use of sexual violence in any situation.
Read MoreThe #metoo tsunami has led to greater awareness and a change of behaviours in many Western countries. In Asia, such as Hong Kong, China and Japan it has barely made a ripple. The brave women who have filed complaints have suffered victim blaming, family stigma and media bullying. Is speaking out really worth it? We ask this question and more with our panellist – women who have sacrificed their own personal reputations to ensure many more people are safe.
Read MoreThe Association welcomes the recent release of Report on Voyeurism and Non-consensual Upskirt Photography by the Law Reform Commission (LRC) on the 30th April 2019. The Association would anticipate the proposed legal reform can be implemented as soon as possible to patch the current legal loopholes.
Read MoreThe Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women would express its anticipation and concerns towards the release of the Law Reform Commission's Report on Voyeurism and Non-consensual upskirt-photography on 30th April 2019.
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