A Disturbing Precedent for Hong Kong's Elected Officials The recent conviction and remand in custody of Sei Chun hing, a district councillor from Yuen Long, has set off alarm bells about accountability among elected officials in Hong Kong.
This case is particularly notable as the first instance since the 2021 electoral overhaul. Sei's conviction involves unlawful sex with a 13 year old girl over 15 years ago.
His defense claimed the allegation was politically motivated, but this claim was rejected by the court. This raises concerns that elected officials may use their positions to shield themselves from accountability.