A representative of the Correctional Services Department declined comment on Cheung’s complaint, saying the department does not comment on individual cases. The Correctional Services Department told Reuters it was investigating the allegations made by the men. None of the men has filed an official complaint with the Correctional Services Department, saying they feared retaliation by guards if they have to return to Pik Uk. The Correctional Services Department declined comment on the complaint. The Correctional Services Department declined to comment on the decision, saying it could not comment on individual cases.

Source: The Standard August 28, 2020 00:56 UTC