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Hong Kong baby denied legal identity over parents' DNA test refusal

A two-month-old infant in Hong Kong, known as Danny, is currently without a legal identity because his parents are refusing to provide DNA samples for registration. Lawmakers are calling for government intervention, citing that the child is in a legal and medical limbo, unable to access public services. The parents' refusal is reportedly due to religious beliefs, and legislators are considering this a potential case of child neglect, prioritizing the child's protection over parental rights. AI

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Hong Kong baby denied legal identity over parents' DNA test refusal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Oscar Liu ·

    Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test after home birth

    Hong Kong lawmakers have demanded urgent government intervention for a two-month-old infant left in legal and medical limbo after his parents refused DNA testing on religious grounds following a home birth. The legislators also said on Monday that the parents’ actions clearly dev…