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Hong Kong eyes tighter child protection rules after unregistered baby case

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Following the case of an unregistered infant named Danny, there are growing calls in Hong Kong to strengthen child protection regulations. The controversy highlights a gap in current laws regarding whether medical professionals are obligated to verify the identity documents of the children they treat. This situation has prompted authorities to consider expanding the list of professions mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect. AI

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Hong Kong eyes tighter child protection rules after unregistered baby case

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Calls grow to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong

    A recent series of child protection controversies, including a couple refusing a DNA test to register their home-born baby, has prompted calls for Hong Kong authorities to review guidelines for identifying neglect, and to expand the list of professionals required to report suspec…

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