Non-profit groups and professionals in Hong Kong urge closer loopholes in the child sexual offence bill, calling for greater protection for survivors and safeguarding for child abuse victims.

More than 30 groups and individuals have collectively called on the government to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill and provide greater protection to survivors. In a paper released on Thursday, the non-profit organisations and professionals also urged the judiciary to review its practice directions to safeguard child abuse victims who often suffered from intense cross-examination in court, which could lead to secondary harm. “With 16 per cent of children suffering from...