Conditions for Persons Held in Police Detention Facilities

INTRODUCTION

An investigation was conducted into the conditions of the police detention facilities in Hong Kong between March and June 2015. The investigation was triggered by large amount of complaints received by Society for the Community Organization (SoCO) from the persons held in police custody. All complainants had undergone in-depth interviews concerning current conditions at the police detention facilities. Evidence from Hong Kong Police and Security Bureau was also sought.
This report outlines the findings of the investigation. Relevant international and Hong Kong laws related to the treatment of the arrested persons and conditions at the police detention cells are examined. The report concludes that conditions are not only below international and Hong Kong standards, but amount to infringements of human rights of detained persons. Recommendations conclude the report.