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Hong Kong reports 176 child abuse cases under new mandatory regime

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Hong Kong authorities have recorded 176 suspected child abuse cases involving 188 children in the first five months since a new mandatory reporting regime was implemented. The majority of these cases, 44%, involved sexual abuse, with physical abuse and neglect also being significant concerns. Officials stated that the new system, which requires 25 professions to report serious suspected child abuse, is functioning smoothly and strengthening child protections. AI

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Hong Kong reports 176 child abuse cases under new mandatory regime

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    176 child abuse cases in 5 months after start of Hong Kong’s new reporting regime

    Hong Kong authorities have recorded 176 reports of suspected child abuse involving 188 children in just over five months of the city’s new mandatory reporting regime, with sexual abuse accounting for the largest share of total victims. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Y…

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