Murder weapons, bloodied clothes and graphic videos: psychological toll of jury service prompts calls for counselling in Hong Kong

Suki Ling Yun-lam was a bright and capable seven-year-old before a harrowing story of neglect at the hands of her parents left her in a vegetative state, malnourished and close to death.

In April, Dr Tsang Yat-ming spent two hours at the High Court explaining to seven jurors the grisly details of her case, presenting graphic photos and medical reports showing the child’s many injuries.