22 Dec 2020
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE v. HJX
- Citation
- [2020] HKCFI 3127
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP67/2020
The court refused to make the freeing order for intercountry adoption because the Director failed to present sufficient evidence and analysis of realistic alternatives, there was inadequate inquiry into family placements and long-term fostering, the child expressed inconsistent views and was not ready to consent to an intercountry adoption, and the Official Solicitor advised against intercountry adoption; accordingly, exercising its discretion under section 5A(1) AO in the child’s best interests, the court adjourned the Freeing Application sine die with liberty to restore.