Hong Kong minister defends hospital decision to send girl home after mother’s death (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the decision to let a girl return home after her mother's death, as the family faced a tragic double loss.

• Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the decision of medical and social workers to allow a 12-year-old girl to return home after her mother's death.
• The girl and her mother died by falling from their residential building hours apart, with the mother found dead after an argument about educational issues.
• Authorities stated they provided immediate support to the family and urged respect for their privacy during the tragedy.