Hong Kong social work veterans slam proposed gov’t changes to licensing body as ‘political interference’
Two veterans of Hong Kong’s social work industry have called government-proposed changes to an industry licensing body “political interference” that could undermine the sector’s autonomy. Authorities have said the amendments were needed to address national security concerns. Eddie Tse, a part-time social worker, said on Wednesday that the government’s proposal to overhaul the Social Workers Registration Board amounted to “serious political interference.” The board is tasked with approving the qualifications of the city’s social workers, and authorities have suggested giving government-appointe...