LOCAL REGULATIONS AND SUPPORT
The following are official ordinances, as well as local guidelines and support services that relate to children’s safety in Hong Kong.
For emergency situations or where a child is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Ordinances Related to Child Safety
| ORDINANCE NAME | CHAPTER REFERENCE |
|---|---|
| Crimes Ordinance | Cap. 200 |
| Offences Against The Person Ordinance | Cap. 212 |
| Protection Of Children And Juveniles Ordinance | Cap. 213 |
| Education Ordinance | Cap. 279 |
| Prevention Of Child Pornography Ordinance | Cap. 579 |
| Mandatory Reporting Ordinance | Cap. 650 |
Note: where there may be a differences between organisational protocols and local laws, it is critical to always follow the law as a minimum, and seek advice if unsure.
Guidelines and Platforms
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Protecting Children from Maltreatment Procedural Guide for Multi-disciplinary Cooperation
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Guide for Mandated Reporters
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Mandatory Reporting Platform
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Guide for Submitting Reports on the Mandatory Reporting Platform
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Hong Kong’s 6 Data Protection Principles