The DAB warned today that "fake news" and pro-democracy politicians are inspiring young people in Hong Kong to commit crime, and schools aren't doing enough to remind children not to break the law, RTHK reports. Around 62 percent thought politicians are inciting young people to carry out offenses, while 65 percent agreed that teachers aren't doing enough to encourage students to be law-abiding. The DAB said almost 40 percent of respondents believed the government has not carried out enough promotion work to persuade young people not to commit crime. The party's vice-chairman, Holden Chow, agreed that pro-democracy politicians and "fake news" are leading young Hongkongers down the wrong path. "Some of the politicians urge people to commit crimes, saying a criminal record would make their lives better.

Source: The Standard May 13, 2020 05:48 UTC