24 Sept 1986
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE v. TAM AND CHAN
- Citation
- DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE v. TAM AND CHAN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACV129/1986
Given updated medical evidence showing the hydrocephalus was arrested, meningitis controlled, a high probability of surgical success, and that the child’s long‑term prospects were better with surgery, the court held that authorizing the operation was required by the child's best interests and allowed the appeal authorizing the operation despite parental objection.