Guidance

Hong Kong: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Hong Kong.

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This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make decisions about whether and how to:

  • seek medical advice and attention
  • report to local police
  • engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Published 7 June 2022
Last updated 9 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. * Added the Website for the two NGOs Tung Wah and RainLily at the section - "If you do not want to report the incident to the police in Hong Kong" * Updated the section - "The medical examination: what to expect" by listing out the tests are carried out in the examination process * Updated the section - "Police investigations in Hong Kong: what to expect" * Updated the section - "Court procedures: what to expect"

  2. First published.