Hong Kong proposes sweeping overhaul of sex crime laws

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Hong Kong authorities have proposed a comprehensive revision of sexual offences laws, including criminalizing same-sex rape, unifying the age of consent at 16, and increasing penalties. The proposal aims to better protect minors and mentally incapacitated individuals.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed a major overhaul of outdated sexual offences laws, including criminalising same-sex rape, introducing new offences and establishing a uniform age of consent at 16 while removing gender-specific provisions and increasing penalties. In a 59-page consultation paper submitted to the Legislative Council on Monday, the Security Bureau proposed a series of measures to strengthen protection for minors and mentally incapacitated people from sexual exploitation and...