Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: A Step Forward in Combating Child Abuse The Hong Kong Bar Association's decision to introduce a new offense for persistent child sexual abuse has sparked both hope and skepticism within the legal community.
For two decades, lawyers have debated the merits of such an offense, with previous attempts met with resistance from some quarters.
The association's reversal of its 2001 stance is a welcome development that raises important questions about the safeguards needed to ensure fairness for both defendants and victims.