Justice Delayed in Hong Kong's Prisons The sentencing of Tam Lik chung, a former prison officer, to three years in jail for assaulting an inmate has highlighted systemic issues plaguing Hong Kong's correctional institutions.
The verdict is a rare example of accountability, but it does little to address the pervasive culture of violence and mistreatment within these facilities.
In December 2023, Tam assaulted Chiu Hei tik with a wooden stick while two other inmates held him down in a stairwell.