Sixty-two Stanley Prison inmates recognized for academic achievements at ceremony supporting rehabilitation through education

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results

Sixty-two persons in custody (PICs) at Stanley Prison of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) were presented with certificates at a ceremony today (January 21) in recognition of their continuous efforts in pursuing further studies.

In 2025, a total of 195 PICs at Stanley Prison passed 277 papers with 97 distinctions and credits in various courses and public examinations organised by the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Caritas Institute of Community Education. The subjects covered language and literature, English for business, business finance and accounting. The 62 PICs who were awarded certificates today passed 99 papers with 72 distinctions and credits. Among them, one PIC was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Language Studies (English), two were awarded Bachelor's Degrees in General Studies, and one was awarded an Associate Degree in General Studies by the HKMU.

Officiating at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Shaw Foundation, Dr Raymond Chan, said that the Shaw Foundation is fully supportive of the rehabilitation work of the CSD and set up the Shaw Education Fund for Rehabilitation in 2024, which runs for three years, to provide financial assistance to needy PICs for education and vocational training, enabling them to rebuild their lives through continuing education and contribute to society in the future.

During the ceremony, a Chinese music performance was staged by PICs, followed by a music performance by a band composed of PICs and the Tsz Shan Youth Choir.

In the sharing session, a PIC conveyed his gratitude to his mother through self-accompanied singing, expressing appreciation for her unwavering support in sustaining his resolve to rehabilitate.

Stanley Prison is a maximum security institution for the detention of male adult remand and convicted PICs.

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CMAB responds to media enquiries

In response to media enquiries regarding the Director of the Tianjin Liaison Unit of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has further responded today (January 21) as follows:

Regarding the concerns arising from the social media posts issued by Mr Ricky Cheng Chun-sang, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has undertaken further investigation. It has been considered that the incident in which Mr Cheng's seat being upgraded on a vessel during his earlier trip to Macao is suspected of breaching the provisions under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants accepting advantages without permission. The matter has already been referred to law enforcement agencies for follow up.

Mr Cheng is a contract staff of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau. The bureau has decided to terminate his contract with immediate effect.