Hong Kong to overhaul social workers’ licensing body to include gov’t-appointed majority
The licensing body for Hong Kong’s social workers will be overhauled to allow government appointees to command a majority, after the welfare chief said changes were needed to “better protect national security.” The Executive Council, the government advisory body, approved on Tuesday to adjust the composition of the Social Workers Registration Board, which currently has 15 members. The proposed changes wouldtake the total number of members to 27, with 17 seats to be appointed by the government. A bill to amend the city’s Social Workers Registration Ordinance is expected to be submitted to the L...