Key facts
- A Hong Kong couple was arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
- The couple claimed to have given birth to their third child at home.
- They refused to register the birth, citing privacy concerns.
- A doctor and a children's rights group warned of risks associated with home births and vaccine refusal.
A Hong Kong couple has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after they claimed to have given birth to their third child, Danny, at home. The parents refused to register the child's birth, citing privacy concerns and their refusal to submit to a DNA test. Following this incident, a doctor and a children's rights group in Hong Kong have issued warnings about the life-threatening risks associated with unassisted home births and vaccine refusal. They emphasized that parental choice should not compromise an infant's well-being.