Hong Kong to legislate against persistent child sexual abuse and ‘cyberflashing’
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong's government is advancing legislative measures to combat sexual exploitation of children and digital harassment through a comprehensive sex offence amendment bill. Following extensive consultation with public stakeholders and legal experts who demonstrated significant support, authorities will introduce specific criminal provisions targeting persistent child sexual abuse and the non-consensual practice of 'cyberflashing'—sending unsolicited explicit images online. This legislative initiative represents a pivotal step in modernizing Hong Kong's legal framework to address contemporary digital-age crimes and strengthen child protection mechanisms.
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