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The appellants were born female but have identified themselves as male since they were young. However, the Commissioner refused their applications as they had not undergone full sex reassignment surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The appellants brought judicial review proceedings against the Commissioner for breaching their right to privacy protected by Article 14 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights (\u201cBOR 14\u201d). They were unsuccessful at the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal. The Appellants appealed.<\/p>\n<p>The Court of Final Appeal held that the Policy disproportionately encroached upon the appellants\u2019 rights under BOR 14 and imposed an unacceptably harsh burden on the individuals concerned.<\/p>\n<p>The Court of Final Appeal allowed the appeals and declared the Commissioner\u2019s refusal and Policy unconstitutional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong><em>Joanne Brown and Jamie Choy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For specific advice on your situation, please contact:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tannerdewitt.com\/our-people\/joanne-brown\/\">Joanne Brown<\/a><br \/>Partner |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:joannebrown@tannerdewitt.com\">E-mail<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This publication is general in nature and is not intended to constitute legal advice. 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