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Hong Kong sex crime law reform seeks to close consent loophole

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Advocates in Hong Kong are calling for reforms to sex crime laws to close a "consent loophole." They argue that the "honest but mistaken belief" defense, which allows defendants to claim they genuinely but wrongly believed consent was given, must be restricted. This is particularly important as the government begins a public consultation on new definitions of consent, which survivors' groups believe should also apply to this existing defense to ensure its effectiveness. AI

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Hong Kong sex crime law reform seeks to close consent loophole

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

    Hong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws

    Hong Kong women’s rights advocates and sexual assault survivors have urged authorities to close a loophole that allows defendants to claim an honest but mistaken belief in consent before a sexual act, warning that it could undermine proposed reforms. The Association Concerning Se…

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