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Immigration law [2026] HKCFI 1118

BEYDOU MAGAGI SEYBOU v. DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION AND ANOTHER

The Court of First Instance dismissed a second habeas corpus application by an immigration detainee, holding that continued detention remained lawful and was not rendered unreasonable by family-custody plans or medical issues.

  • Deportation
  • Immigration detention
  • Non-refoulement
  • Habeas corpus
  • Judicial review
  • Custody proceedings
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Family law TPL v. WYY FORMERLY KNOWN AS WYY

TPL v. WYY FORMERLY KNOWN AS WYY

The Court of Appeal granted the respondent an extension of time to file a notice of appeal, accepting the delay explanation and finding no irremediable prejudice.

  • Extension of time
  • Notice of appeal
  • Costs orders
  • Settlement agreement interpretation
  • Estoppel
  • Custody proceedings
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Family law

BLW v. BWL

The Court of Appeal held the twins were habitually resident in Hong Kong under the parents’ agreement and that the mother’s custody application was not wrongful retention.

  • Hague convention
  • Habitual residence
  • Wrongful retention
  • Custody proceedings
  • Child return order
  • Hague-convention
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