Sexual abuse against children up 20% in 2025 as security chief vows tighter laws (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong saw a 20% rise in child sexual abuse cases in 2025, prompting security officials to announce stricter laws for victim protection by next June.

• Sexual abuse cases against children under 17 increased 20% in 2025 compared to 2024 in Hong Kong.
• The security minister announced plans to tighten laws to better protect child victims by June 2026.
• Prosecutions for sexual offenses against girls under 16 and 13 increased in 2025 compared to 2024.