The Hong Kong Bar Association has expressed broad support for creating a new, dedicated offense to address persistent child sexual abuse. This stance marks a reversal from previous reservations, with the association citing the resolution of similar evidential challenges in other jurisdictions over the past two decades. While the government's current overhaul of sexual offense laws does not include this specific provision, authorities are now actively considering the proposal following advocacy from survivors and support groups. AI
RANK_REASON Policy change proposal by a significant legal body in a major jurisdiction. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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