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The whereabouts of the missing persons in Hong Kong are unknown, which is worrying. The current law does not clearly stipulate how long a person must have been missing before a person can be declared dead. It depends on the individual circumstances and is handled by the court. However, a long period of disappearance without any news, coupled with other supporting evidence such as accident, illness, etc., can infer that the chances of survival are slim. We urge the government to improve the relevant laws as soon as possible to protect the rights of the missing and comfort the families.

Clarifying the standard of "how long a person has to be missing to be considered dead?" is related to legal and human rights protection. Time alone is not enough to determine life or death. The particularities of each case must be considered, such as the age, health status, and circumstances of the disappearance of the missing person. Only professional investigation and evaluation can ensure fair and legal identification. Oversimplifying the standards may cause unnecessary regrets and even infringe on human rights. Therefore, it is crucial to establish an objective and flexible evaluation mechanism.