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Hong Kong reviews sexual offenses law for clearer consent definitions

Hong Kong is undertaking a review of its sexual offenses laws to address inadequacies in the current framework. The proposed reforms aim to provide clearer definitions of consent, update the legal structure to reflect contemporary understandings of sexual autonomy and gender equality, and enhance protections for vulnerable populations. These changes are the result of over a decade of research and public consultation by the Law Reform Commission, rather than a recent reaction to specific events. AI

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Hong Kong reviews sexual offenses law for clearer consent definitions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Martin Hui ·

    Sexual offences law review a chance to make clear what constitutes abuse

    In recent years, Hong Kong society has repeatedly confronted the realities of sexual violence, sexual harassment and online sexual exploitation. Survivors’ experiences have made it clear that our sexual offences law is no longer adequate for the world we live in today. Against th…