Key facts
- A committee has been formed in Hong Kong to investigate a local councillor.
- The investigation follows the councillor's conviction for a sex crime.
- The committee will assess if the councillor breached his oath of office.
Hong Kong has established a committee to investigate a local councillor who was recently convicted of a sex crime. The committee's mandate is to determine whether the councillor has violated his oath of office and if any further disciplinary actions are necessary. The move highlights ongoing scrutiny of the conduct of public officials within the region.