The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address on September 16, clearly spelling out the directions of Hong Kong’s future development. The Correctional Services Department (CSD) will resolutely and fully align with the policy directions and strategies of the HKSAR Government, planning a series of innovative and pragmatic measures covering three major areas:
Better Integrate into and Serve the Overall National Development
．Build an international exchange platform
The CSD will organise the “50th Anniversary Conference of Psychological Services of Correctional Services Department” in 2026 and the “Hong Kong International Correctional Services Tactical Skills Invitational Competition 2027” in 2027 to strengthen exchanges and co-operation.
Uphold a Reformist Mindset and Adopt a Holistic Approach to Development and Security
．Fight and prevent crime
The CSD will install the Automatic Drone Patrol and Monitoring System 2.0 in six maximum security institutions in phases to further strengthen institutional security and raise the operational efficiency of institutions.
．Support rehabilitation
The CSD will launch the “Project ReAch”, covering released rehabilitated persons who had participated in the “Project PATH” in institutions, to continuously consolidate rehabilitative outcomes. Besides, the department will introduce an undergraduate programme in the Ethics College by end-2026 to assist associate degree graduates in obtaining advanced qualifications during incarceration.
Enhance Social Well-being
．Empower youth to go global
The CSD will deepen international and Mainland exchanges of the youth uniformed group, and provide members with more opportunities to participate in international conferences and engage in exchanges with young people from the Mainland and overseas.
．Strengthen youth training and support
The CSD will arrange for members of the youth uniformed group to participate in community volunteer services, and leverage their acquired knowledge and skills to become community guardians and enhance the positive impact of the group.
