​The Correctional Services Department (CSD) and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) renewed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (July 27) to deepen the sustainable development of Smart Prison in correctional institutions.
      
     The MOU was renewed by the Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services (Operations and Strategic Development), Mr Leung Ka-lun, and the Chief Executive Officer of the HKSTP, Mr Terry Wong. Under the MOU, both parties will jointly explore innovative solutions in three aspects over the next three years, including the identification and matching of market-proven innovative solutions by the HKSTP to address the CSD's operational needs and challenges, as well as arranging regular meetings and exchanges between the CSD and the innovation and technology industry and academia to create more collaboration opportunities and nurture innovative mindsets within the CSD. Furthermore, both parties will continue to utilise the jointly established "Penal Lab", where tailor-made innovative solutions targeting the needs of the CSD by the innovation and technology industry can be tested, facilitating the introduction of innovation and technology products to correctional facilities.
      
     Mr Leung said that the CSD will, as always, actively support the Government's policies in promoting the Smart City and the development of innovation and technology by incorporating the Smart Prison initiative into its strategic development plan, striving to modernise correctional facilities and services with the use of innovative technologies. He expressed confidence that with the HKSTP's capabilities and experience, coupled with the CSD's determination to promote the application of innovation and technology and high-quality development, the deepened collaboration will generate more "smart" proposals to enhance the operational efficacy and service quality of the CSD.
      
     Mr Wong said that the HKSTP is pleased to renew the MOU with the CSD to further explore technology adoption in various areas, jointly promoting innovative applications and nurturing innovation and technology talent with the CSD. The HKSTP will connect with park companies to inject smart elements into the modernisation of correctional facilities, addressing the CSD's operational needs and challenges by leveraging innovative solutions. At the same time, it will provide potential innovation and technology companies with opportunities to validate scientific research products and solutions, creating a win-win situation.
      
     The CSD and the HKSTP signed the first three-year MOU in 2023. Both parties have achieved gratifying results in identifying and matching market-proven innovative solutions for the CSD, arranging regular meetings and exchanges between the CSD and the innovation and technology industry and academia, and establishing the "Penal Lab" in a correctional facility.

Ends/Monday, July 27, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:55

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