Review Committee Set Up For Po Leung Kuk Abuse Cases

The Po Leung Kuk said on Saturday it had set up an independent review committee to look into suspected child abuse cases at its children home in Causeway Bay.

Two workers there were recently arrested after six children were alleged to have been pushed down on a play mat.

The foundation said the committee would be headed by a former president of the Law Society, Melissa Pang. There will also be members from the medical, early childhood education, and social welfare sectors.

It has the task of reviewing the home's management system, and making proposals on any changes.

The Social Welfare Department said it was aware of the committee's formation. It said it hoped for a thorough and comprehensive review and that improvements would be made.

The department said it had demanded a report from the Po Leung Kuk, and it would closely monitor the operations and management of the children's home. It said this would ensure the protection of the children, the home's legal operation, and the quality of service.