Summary
- Ten former childcare employees have been jailed for up to five years and four months for child abuse at a residential home in Hong Kong.
- The abuse scandal involved mistreatment of at least 39 toddlers and young children, including physical violence.
- Judge Lily Wong described the defendants’ acts as “evil and barbaric” towards the children aged three and under.
- Some of the ex-care home workers received jail terms varying between six and 34 months, while others were given community service.