Arthur Lam Hei-wei

Arthur Lam Hei-wei, a 49-year-old senior assistant at Hong Kong's Immigration Department, is newsworthy due to his recent conviction for repeatedly assaulting his wife and young son. He admitted to throttling his 39-year-old wife on three occasions between 2021 and 2024, and his five-year-old son on three separate occasions, during fits of rage over trivial quarrels at their home in Kwun Tong. The Kowloon City Court initially considered probation, which Lam preferred to avoid job loss, but ultimately sentenced him to 200 hours of community service. The magistrate noted that Lam had already received significant leniency. The case highlights issues of domestic violence and the complexities of sentencing, particularly when employment is at stake.