In the past decade, 97 teachers have been delisted, and many sexual crimes have been committed.

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Written by: Deng Yinglin

2020-01-01 09:30

Anti-revision storms have swept the education industry. The Education Bureau stated in its latest reply to "Hong Kong 01" that if teachers are charged with any criminal or disciplinary procedures or are under investigation by law enforcement agencies, the Education Bureau considers it necessary to stop the exercise of the persons involved. Public authority and functions can suspend that person. Due to different cases, the Bureau did not set a time limit for the trial. During the period of teacher suspension and absence, the Education Bureau will be responsible for funding the temporary duties of substitute teachers in government schools and funded schools.

Li Xueying, the former chairman of the Hong Kong Secondary School Principals' Conference and the current Chairman of the Professional Conduct Council for Education Staff, bluntly stated that teachers used to be involved in sexual crimes or abusive behaviors. In consideration of the immediate safety of students, they will be suspended without trial. She pointed out that no details or instructions have been received from the Education Bureau at present. It is expected that the Bureau will need to meet with people in the education sector to discuss after the holidays.

A 2009 Education Bureau's "Languages ​​in the Bureau" talked about "mechanisms for dealing with educators who violate conduct", stating that internal working groups under the Education Bureau will regularly follow up cases of educator violations, even if the incident does not involve criminal offences , You can also report to the school, the Education Bureau or the Professional Conduct Council of Education Staff, also known as the Bureau will follow up after learning of the case. Even if teachers are not involved in criminal offences, they may have the opportunity to be "delisted". For minor cases of default, the Education Bureau will issue a warning letter to the officers concerned. However, during the review of the case, the welfare of the students and the legitimate rights and interests of the teacher (including the opportunity for correction) should be ensured, and sufficient legal basis should be provided. After the ruling, there are appropriate channels for the parties to appeal.

Even if there is no criminal offence involving serious dereliction of duty or delinquency, if the internal working group of the Bureau considers the case repeatedly and decides that the person is no longer suitable for teaching, the Bureau may cancel its registered teacher qualification. If the case involves only a relatively minor default or misconduct, this Council will issue a warning letter to the officer concerned.

A spokesman for the Education Bureau replied to "Hong Kong 01", acknowledging that the relevant mechanism is still applicable, meaning that the "power of life and death" is still under the control of an internal task force composed of directorate staff. The Education Bureau states that the Panel will review the qualifications of all teachers involved in teachers who are involved in moral or professional misconduct and report to the Permanent Secretary and recommend follow-up action.

Teachers repeatedly defrauded for serious crimes and serious breach of trust are delisted

Between 2009 and 2018, a total of 97 teachers were disqualified or rejected by the Education Bureau. The CAB stated that it did not categorize the cases carefully, but pointed out that the teachers involved were mainly involved in sexual crimes, sex-related crimes or fraud crimes, repeated violations of minor crimes, or serious integrity issues.

As for the actual time required? The Education Bureau states that it has always adopted a serious attitude and rigorous standards, and each case is handled independently. The situation of each case is different, depending on the progress of the investigation and submission of the report by the school, or the investigation and trial of the police and the court. Set a time limit for the investigation.

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Teachers may be suspended if they are considered necessary by the Education Bureau's investigation

The Education Bureau wrote to the school earlier, suggesting that if any staff member involved in serious illegal activities related to personal safety, he should also handle it carefully before conviction and suspend the duties of the staff member. What is a "criminal offence or disciplinary action that can lead to removal?" The Education Bureau responded that if the teacher was charged with any criminal legal or disciplinary proceedings, or the behavior of the relevant person is being investigated by law enforcement agencies such as the Education Bureau, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Police, and the Education Bureau believes that the member must stop exercising his public office powers and functions , You can suspend the officer.

Manual halving during teacher suspension

The Education Bureau emphasized that "the suspension is not a disciplinary action or a presumption of guilt of the civil servant concerned", but is based on the public interest that the person is temporarily unfit to continue to exercise his powers and functions in public office. As for whether to suspend, the nature and severity of the alleged misconduct or criminal charge of the teacher involved, whether the misconduct conflicts with the position, whether it will be re-offended, and whether transfer arrangements can be made. If a teacher in a government school is suspended, it is not appropriate for him to return to his school to teach or handle administrative work.

As for the teaching affairs during teacher suspension and absence? According to the Education Bureau, both government schools and aided schools can hire substitute teachers for temporary positions, and the Education Bureau is responsible for or subsidizing such expenses. In terms of salary, teachers in government schools who are charged with criminal offences or disciplinary actions that may result in removal from office will generally be deducted half of their salary. If convicted, and if the offense is serious enough to result in removal, their full salary will be withheld.

Principal Li Xueying believes that teachers are suspended as soon as they are complained, which is not the school's usual practice. (Profile picture)

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Li Xueying, former chairperson of the Hong Kong Secondary School Principals Conference and current chairperson of the Professional Conduct Council for Education Staff, bluntly stated that in the past, teachers were often involved in sexual crimes or abusive behaviors. Taking into account the immediate safety of students, they would be suspended without trial. She said that it was also from the report that she heard the director ’s follow-up complaints from teachers. She bluntly received no instructions from the Education Bureau or provided details of the implementation. Need to meet with people in education to discuss later.

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