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CRIMEJul 3 · 00:30 UTCSCMP CHINAJess Ma

Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns

Hong Kong authorities have proposed an overhaul of sexual offence laws that exceeds recommendations from a law reform body. Advocacy groups support the inclusion of non-consent scenarios and gender-neutral language but express concerns over a loophole allowing a defense of 'honest but mistaken' belief in consent.

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