Lingnan University in Hong Kong is implementing new rules for student-led orientation camps to prevent misconduct and ensure the safety of students. The university has decided to ban indecent games or activities following sexual assault cases at other campuses last summer. The new guidelines also include the appointment of a sexual abuse ambassador to report any inappropriate behavior. Additionally, students are prohibited from posting intimate pictures on social media. Orientation activities can only be held after August 31, and student organizations must attend a training session to ensure they understand and comply with the new rules. These measures come in response to the acquittal of a 20-year-old male nursing student from the University of Hong Kong who was facing indecent assault charges. Lingnan University is not the only institution taking action, as other universities in Hong Kong have also implemented measures to prevent misconduct during orientation activities.
In a separate incident, during an orientation camp at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a group of freshmen from the Department of Mathematics used the name of slain model Abby Choi Tin-fung in conjunction with a food item as their group name. The incident sparked strong criticism and disapproval online. CUHK stated that a supervision mechanism and support system are in place to manage student-organized orientation camps, and all participants must follow university rules and the Code of Conduct. The university emphasized that it is working with faculties, colleges, and administrative departments to ensure meaningful and enriching activities during orientation camps. [48394993] [23cd18a3]