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HONG KONG
Title:
Lai Hung Wai v. Superintendent of Stanley Prison
Court:
Hong Kong Court of First Instance
Date:
August 14, 2003
CRC Provisions:
Article 1: Definition of a child
Article 37: Torture and...
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