31 Jul 2025
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE v. LPK
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 3344
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAD20/2023
The court found that while the children’s BOR14 right to privacy (including potential to establish sibling relationships) was engaged, there were no existing protectable family-life ties among the siblings because there was no demonstrable interest, commitment or close personal ties; the Director’s separation and placement decisions were made pursuant to statutory powers, were accessible and precise, and were proportionate and in the best interests of each child as assessed against the Adoption Checklist and clinical reports; accordingly freeing orders for the 6th and 7th children and adoptio…