Asia-Pacific Prosecutors Conference Kicks Off in Hong Kong, Tackling Technology-Related Crime Challenges

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong

The 11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP), co-hosted by the IAP and the Department of Justice, officially commenced today (November 28) in Hong Kong, gathering around 240 participants, including local and overseas esteemed guests, senior government officials, legal professionals and experts, for the opening ceremony.

The three-day conference, with related programmes starting yesterday, is themed "Effective Prosecution Service in the Technological Age" and has drawn about 140 participants from around 30 jurisdictions, underscoring the global commitment to combating technology crimes. The conference aims to address the challenges posed by the rapid evolution of technology in criminal activities and to enhance the ability of prosecutors to advance evidence against such criminals.

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee; the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC; and the First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuratorate of the People's Republic of China, Class One Grand Prosecutor andVice-President of the IAP, Mr Tong Jianming, delivered their welcome speeches today at the opening ceremony, marking the beginning of a series of discussions and exchanges focused on strengthening international efforts against technology-related crimes. The keynote speech was delivered by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms Maggie Yang.

Hong Kong previously held the IAP Regional Conference in 2004, and subsequently the Annual Conference and General Meeting in 2007. Nearly two decades later, Hong Kong continues to commit to combating crimes under its common law system preserved by the "one country, two systems" principle. As new technologies have emerged in recent years, the world is facing unprecedented challenges posed by technology crimes. The conference provides participants with an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences to stay ahead of cybercriminals and enhance prosecutorial capabilities.

The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including the challenges posed by decentralisation in the technological age, the handling of digital evidence, and the impact of technological advancements on criminal evidence and procedure today and tomorrow (November 29). Prosecutors at home and abroad will have the opportunity to exchange views and best practices, fostering a united and determined front against technology crime.

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

11th Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors commences in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Correctional officers stop fight among persons in custody

​Correctional officers at Tong Fuk Correctional Institution stopped a fight among persons in custody today (November 28).

At 11.02am today, six male persons in custody aged from 23 to 39 engaged in a fight inside a workshop. Officers at the scene immediately ordered them to stop, called for reinforcement and applied OC foam to subdue them after repeated warnings were ignored.

During the incident, five persons in custody sustained injuries to their faces, shoulders and hands. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The remaining person in custody did not sustain any injury.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The six persons in custody were sentenced to imprisonment for the offences of trafficking in a dangerous drug, robbery and acting as a member of a triad society.