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Re WSY

[2024] HKCFI 2713
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Mental Health Ordinance proceedings must not be used as a vehicle to advance relatives' sectorial interests rather than the patient's welfare.

Key Principle

Mental Health Ordinance proceedings should not be used to further relatives' sectorial interests.

Area of Law

public-law

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