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Hong Kong proposes sexual offense law overhaul with consent clarity

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Hong Kong is proposing a significant overhaul of its sexual offense laws, expanding beyond initial recommendations. The updated legislation aims to include a clearer definition of consent and adopt gender-neutral language to protect victims of all genders. However, advocacy groups express concern that a defense based on an "honest but mistaken" belief in consent could still create a loophole, potentially undermining the law's effectiveness. AI

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Hong Kong proposes sexual offense law overhaul with consent clarity

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns

    Hong Kong authorities’ proposed overhaul of the city’s sexual offence laws has gone further than suggestions made by a law reform body, but some advocates remain concerned over a legal defence loophole. Advocacy groups have welcomed authorities’ proposals to include a list of cir…

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