Authorities in Hong Kong report that nearly 1,800 young individuals convicted of protest-related offenses have participated in a rehabilitation program. This high participation rate involves the majority of those found guilty during the 2019 unrest.

Nearly 1,800 young Hongkongers convicted of protest and national security-related offences have taken part in a rehabilitation programme, authorities have said, including 99 per cent of those found guilty over the 2019 unrest, up from 63 per cent in 2021. Responding to a question from lawmaker Chan Hok-fung, the Security Bureau said that 1,768 inmates had taken part in Project PATH as of the end of February. “According to the observation and assessment made by correctional officers, Project PATH...