The Hong Kong government has announced plans to introduce legislation targeting persistent child sexual abuse and the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, commonly referred to as cyberflashing. The decision follows a public consultation process and feedback from the city’s legal community.
In a report published on Thursday, the Security Bureau confirmed that the government intends to incorporate these new offenses into an upcoming amendment bill designed to overhaul existing sex crime legislation. The bureau noted that the city’s two professional legal associations expressed broad support for creating a dedicated law to address persistent child sexual abuse.
Regarding the proposed measures against persistent abuse, the Security Bureau stated that officials will examine legal frameworks in other jurisdictions. The bureau emphasized that the drafting process will aim to formulate targeted laws while maintaining the principles of the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial.
The government also confirmed its intention to criminalize the act of sending images of genitals to others online without consent. This move is part of a broader effort to update the city’s legal response to evolving forms of sexual misconduct.
Article and image source: scmp.com
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