A Hong Kong court has granted a one-year probation order to an Immigration Department assistant convicted of repeatedly assaulting his wife and son during domestic disputes. The 49-year-old man chose probation over community service due to the potential loss of his job and pension. This leniency move raises questions about accountability and justice in the country.

A Hong Kong court has granted further leniency to a senior Immigration Department assistant, placing him on a one-year probation order after he was convicted of repeatedly choking his wife and young son during domestic disputes. Kowloon City Court heard on Wednesday that the 49-year-old defendant, identified as “ATK”, preferred probation to community service because he would lose his job and the substantial pension accumulated more than 30 years in the disciplined services. He earlier admitted.....