Domestic Violence

Definition of Domestic Violence

For the purpose of Police intervention, domestic violence is defined as “any incident involving an assault, or breach of the peace between parties who could generally be described as married or having a family relationship”. This includes co-habitants or lovers, and a relationship includes spouses who are separated or divorced. 

999 Emergency Calls

If you are confronted by an emergency and need urgent assistance from the Police, simply you can dial 999. Your call will swiftly be answered and help sent. 

But if your problem is not an emergency, DO NOT ring 999 – instead report it to the nearest police station. It costs nothing, and the desk officers are trained to be helpful and sympathetic. 

Police stations

Police stations in HK are open 24 hours a day.

If you want to report a case, English-speaking police officers are on duty at all stations to assist you. 

The addresses and telephone numbers of the police stations are as follows :  

Source :  

1. Your Guide to Services in Hong Kong                 

  http://www.had.gov.hk/rru/english/info/info_pub.html 

2. Hong Kong Police Force _Definition of Domestic Violence 94

  http://www.swd.gov.hk/doc/fcw/proc_guidelines/battered_spouse/Chapter04_eng.pdf