‘Cherry-picked’ crimes: call for legal reforms to cover long-term child sexual abuse

The article highlights the experiences of two young women, Bobo and Mui, who suffered long-term child sexual abuse in Hong Kong. Bobo endured repeated abuse by a family member throughout her schooling, forcing her to constantly seek hiding places within her home. Mui found nights and school holidays particularly terrifying, often waking alone with her stepfather. These accounts underscore the need for legal reforms in Hong Kong to better address cases of prolonged child sexual abuse. The article suggests that current legal frameworks may not adequately cover such situations, leading to calls for change to protect children from ongoing harm.