Current Version
| Region | Hong Kong |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Hong Kong’s highest court ruled on 5 September in favour of same-sex civil unions but did not grant them the right to marry. The Final Court of Appeal ruled that the government is "violating its obligation (...) to legally recognize same-sex couples", according to the ruling, which nevertheless rejects "unanimously the appeal" regarding the recognition of their marriage. This ruling was eagerly awaited by the LGBT+ community of the former British colony which, for a decade, has won important victories before the courts, including the annulment of discriminatory government policies on visas, taxes and housing subsidies. |
| Sources | https://www.france24.com |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
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| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Hong Kong’s highest court ruled on 5 September in favour of same-sex civil unions but did not grant them the right to marry. The Final Court of Appeal ruled that the government is "violating its obligation (...) to legally recognize same-sex couples", according to the ruling, which nevertheless rejects "unanimously the appeal" regarding the recognition of their marriage. This ruling was eagerly awaited by the LGBT+ community of the former British colony which, for a decade, has won important victories before the courts, including the annulment of discriminatory government policies on visas, taxes and housing subsidies. |
| Sources | https://www.france24.com |