How a 10-year child abuse sentence exposes Hong Kong’s legal gaps

As a survivor, researcher and child sexual abuse expert, I view a recent High Court sentencing hearing with profound concern. A 22-year-old man who pleaded guilty to 12 charges involving four child victims was sentenced to an effective term of just 10 years’ imprisonment. From the evidence retrieved, there were up t…

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