CSD Celebrates Graduation of 75 Students from Ethics College at Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony

The Correctional Services Department (CSD) held the second graduation ceremony of the Ethics College at Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution today (August 6) to present graduation certificates to persons in custody (PICs) who have completed the Diploma of Applied Education programme.

All of the second batch of 75 PIC students of the Ethics College, including 60 male PICs from Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution and 15 female PICs from Lo Wu Correctional Institution, have successfully completed the programme.

Addressing the graduation ceremony, Head of Charities of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Winnie Ying extended her heartfelt congratulations to the graduates. She expressed her appreciation to the PIC students for their relentless efforts and for overcoming limitations during their studies, demonstrating their determination and ability in pursuing a better future through actions. She said that the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust donated funds to the CSD in 2023 to establish the Jockey Club Education Fund for Rehabilitation to support the operation of the Ethics College and assist PICs in continuing their education. This initiative represents community support for PICs, with the hope that through education, PICs who aspire to pursue studies can equip themselves and reintegrate into society.

The Vice President (Research and Institutional Advancement) of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Professor Ricky Kwok, teachers from the Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, and volunteer mentors shared their thoughts on stage and encouraged PICs to maintain their passion for learning and a positive attitude, so that they can contribute to society with the knowledge and skills they have acquired.

Moreover, a band composed of PICs delivered a music performance at the ceremony to express their gratitude to their families and correctional officers for their support in the course of PICs' rehabilitation.

In the sharing session, a PIC student expressed his thankfulness to his family members for their unwavering love and to correctional officers for their encouragement, which enabled him to regain his resolve and commit to his studies. He also thanked the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for its support, as well as teachers and volunteers for their guidance, enabling him to successfully complete the course.

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Ethics College holds second graduation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government launches consultation work on improving complaint handling mechanism of MCHK

To improve the complaint handling mechanism of the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK), the Government will introduce a bill to the Legislative Council in the first half of this year to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance. The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, chaired the first consultation meeting today (January 16) to meet with representatives of patient groups and listen to their views.

Professor Lo said, "Members of the public have very high expectations of the MCHK in actively discharging their primary responsibility of safeguarding doctors' professional standards and ethical conduct. Patient groups are important stakeholders. They offered highly constructive suggestions at today's meeting. I look forward to continuing in-depth discussions with other stakeholders to explore proposals to improve the complaint handling mechanism of the MCHK, with a view to maintaining public trust in the medical profession."

At the request of the Secretary for Health, the MCHK earlier submitted a report on improving its complaint handling mechanism to the Health Bureau. The Health Bureau is reviewing the report and the supplementary information subsequently provided by the MCHK, and will consider the report's recommendations and the operational needs of the MCHK in proposing amendments to the Ordinance.

The Health Bureau will continue the consultation work by meeting with professional bodies and relevant stakeholders shortly to listen to their views.

Government launches consultation work on improving complaint handling mechanism of MCHK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases