Homosexuality
    ⚢
    ✔ Legal
    Gay Marriage
    ⚭
    ✔ Civil unions (marriage rights)
    Censorship
    ✔ No censorship
    Changing Gender
    ✔ Legal, no restrictions
    Gender-Affirming Care
    Unknown
    Non-Binary Gender Recognition
    Unknown
    Discrimination
    ✖ Illegal in some contexts
    Employment Discrimination
    ✖ No protections
    Housing Discrimination
    ✖ No protections
    Adoption
    Unknown
    Intersex Infant Surgery
    Unknown
    Military
    N/A
    Donating Blood
    ✖ Banned (6-month deferral)
    Conversion Therapy
    Unknown
    Age of Consent
    ✔ Equal
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Public Opinion

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Public opinion in Hong Kong appears to be somewhat divided on LGBTQ+ issues, as evidenced by recent studies.

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Support for legislation to protect sexual minorities from discrimination

(Equal Opportunities Commission, 2016)
of people aged 18 to 24 support legislation to protect sexual minorities from discrimination
of religious people support legislation to protect sexual minorities from discrimination

Contact with homosexuals

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
4.8%
Yes, frequent
17.2%
Yes, not frequent
76.5%
No

Work ability is not directly related to homosexuality

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
35.2%
Strongly agree
53.6%
Agree
1.5%
Stand neutral
6.8%
Disagree
1.7%
Strongly disagree

Promiscuity is not directly related to homosexuality

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
14.4%
Strongly agree
46.7%
Agree
3.6%
Stand neutral
22.5%
Disagree
6.9%
Strongly disagree

Homosexuals are psychologically normal people

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
8.5%
Strongly agree
38.5%
Agree
5.5%
Stand neutral
29.9%
Disagree
12%
Strongly disagree

There is no conflict between homosexuality and family values

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
6.7%
Strongly agree
34.5%
Agree
4.3%
Stand neutral
35.1%
Disagree
14%
Strongly disagree

Homosexuality contradicts the morals of the community

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
9.5%
Strongly disagree
39.5%
Disagree
6.4%
Stand neutral
27.2%
Agree
11.7%
Strongly agree

Acceptance of homosexuals as colleagues

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
14.9%
Strongly acceptable
65%
Acceptable
11.1%
Neutral
4.6%
Unacceptable
2.3%
Strongly unacceptable

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbours

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
12.8%
Strongly acceptable
65.2%
Acceptable
12.8%
Neutral
6.4%
Unacceptable
1.8%
Strongly unacceptable

Acceptance of homosexuals as superiors in office

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
11.6%
Strongly acceptable
65.9%
Acceptable
10.3%
Neutral
6.4%
Unacceptable
2.2%
Strongly unacceptable

Acceptance of homosexuals as friends

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
13.2%
Strongly acceptable
62.9%
Acceptable
8.7%
Neutral
9.6%
Unacceptable
4.1%
Strongly unacceptable

Acceptance of homosexuals as teachers

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
8.2%
Strongly acceptable
52%
Acceptable
8.9%
Neutral
18.3%
Unacceptable
10%
Strongly unacceptable

Acceptance of homosexuals as family members

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
5.7%
Strongly acceptable
34.3%
Acceptable
5%
Neutral
26.7%
Unacceptable
24.7%
Strongly unacceptable

How serious is the following problem for you: A homosexual student is discriminated against at school

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
6.4%
Very serious
23.3%
Serious
29%
Average
17.3%
Pose little problem
13%
No problem at all

How serious is the following problem for you: An employer refuses to employ a person qualified for the job because he/she is a homosexual

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
3.3%
Very serious
14.3%
Serious
39.9%
Average
16.3%
Pose little problem
14.1%
No problem at all

How serious is the following problem for you: A landlord refuses to let his/her flat to a homosexual

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
2.8%
Very serious
12.6%
Serious
32.8%
Average
13.4%
Pose little problem
25.9%
No problem at all

How serious is the following problem for you: A club/association refuses to admit a homosexual as its members

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
2.2%
Very serious
11.1%
Serious
36.4%
Average
17.2%
Pose little problem
20.2%
No problem at all

How serious is the following problem for you: At present, homosexuals are discriminated against in Hong Kong because of their sexual orientation

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
4.1%
Very serious
25.6%
Serious
41.7%
Average
15%
Pose little problem
10.2%
No problem at all

The community should ensure equal opportunities for homosexuals

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
9.9%
Strongly agree
44.3%
Agree
34.1%
Stand neutral
7.4%
Disagree
2.8%
Strongly disagree

At present, addressing the problem of discrimination by means of public education is already sufficient

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
6.9%
Strongly disagree
34.7%
Disagree
31.4%
Stand neutral
21.8%
Agree
1.7%
Strongly agree

The Government should introduce legislation to outlaw discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation in the field of employment

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
7.3%
Strongly agree
34.3%
Agree
30.1%
Stand neutral
21.1%
Disagree
3.8%
Strongly disagree

The Government should introduce legislation to outlaw discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation in the field of education

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
6.6%
Strongly agree
30.7%
Agree
35.8%
Stand neutral
19.2%
Disagree
3.2%
Strongly disagree

The Government should introduce legislation to outlaw discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation in the provision of services, facilities or goods

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
6%
Strongly agree
31.2%
Agree
30.1%
Stand neutral
25.1%
Disagree
4.1%
Strongly disagree

At this stage, the Government should not introduce legislation to outlaw discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
4.6%
Strongly disagree
24.1%
Disagree
33.7%
Stand neutral
29.4%
Agree
5.1%
Strongly agree

If the Government introduces legislation to outlaw discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation, homosexual behaviour would be encouraged

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
11.4%
Strongly disagree
50.2%
Disagree
7%
Stand neutral
21.8%
Agree
6.1%
Strongly agree

If the Government introduces legislation to outlaw discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation, the community of Hong Kong would become more harmonious and accommodating

(MVA Hong Kong Limited / Home Affairs Bureau, 2005)
7.2%
Strongly agree
40.6%
Agree
9.9%
Stand neutral
30.4%
Disagree
8%
Strongly disagree
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History

Homosexual activity in Hong Kong

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Homosexual activity in Hong Kong is legal.

Current status
Since 1991
Legal
Details
Sources:
Carole J. Petersen, Values in Transition: The Development of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Movement in Hong Kong, 19 Loy. L.A. Int'l &
Comp. L. Rev. 337 (1997).
Available at: digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ilr/…
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Same-sex marriage in Hong Kong

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Same-sex marriage in Hong Kong is civil unions (marriage rights).

Current status
Since Sep 5, 2023
Civil unions (marriage rights)
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.
Details
Sources:
www.france24.com
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2017–Sep 5, 2023
Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only
Same sex marriage registered outside of Hong Kong is recognized for immigration purposes.
Details
Sources:
hrw.org/news/2018/09/20/hon…
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Until 2017
Unrecognized
Same-sex marriage was not recognized.
Details
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Hong Kong

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Hong Kong is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Hong Kong, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Details
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Right to change legal gender in Hong Kong

?

Right to change legal gender in Hong Kong is legal, no restrictions.

Current status
Since Feb 6, 2023
Legal, no restrictions
The Court of Final Appeal ruled in favour of the two men and found the surgical requirement unconstitutional.
Details
Sources:
t.co/gqUtSklDGD
thepinknews.com/2023/02/06/…
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May 13, 2013–Feb 6, 2023
Legal, but requires surgery
Hong Kong Supreme Court ruled that post-operative transsexuals could change their legal gender for purposes including marriage.
Details
Sources:
bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-c…
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Gender-affirming care in Hong Kong

?

Gender-affirming care in Hong Kong is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Hong Kong

?

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Hong Kong is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT discrimination in Hong Kong

?

LGBT discrimination in Hong Kong is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Illegal in some contexts
Details
Sources:
hklii.hk/eng/hk/cases/hkcfi…
hklii.hk/eng/hk/cases/hkcfi…
legalref.judiciary.gov.hk/l…
law.hku.hk/ccpl/EmployRespo…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Hong Kong

?

LGBT employment discrimination in Hong Kong is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There is currently is no legal prohibition of sexual orientation-based employment
discrimination in the private sector.
Details
Sources:
law.hku.hk/ccpl/EmployRespo…
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Jan 1, 2017–Sep 18, 2018
Ambiguous
Only in Government Positions. under Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance 1991 it is interpreted to include sexual orientation.
Details
Sources:
pinknews.co.uk/2018/06/21/a…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Hong Kong

?

LGBT housing discrimination in Hong Kong is no protections.

Current status
No protections
Full discrimination protections pending.
Details
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Same-sex adoption in Hong Kong

?

Same-sex adoption in Hong Kong is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Hong Kong

?

Intersex infant surgery in Hong Kong is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Hong Kong

?

Serving openly in military in Hong Kong is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Hong Kong does not have its own military force.
Details
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Blood donations by MSMs in Hong Kong

?

Blood donations by MSMs in Hong Kong is banned (6-month deferral).

Current status
Since Dec 16, 2021
Banned (6-month deferral)
Deferral was lowered to 6 months.
Details
Sources:
www5.ha.org.hk/rcbts/news/n…
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Sep 25, 2017–Dec 16, 2021
Banned (1-year deferral)
There is a one year deferral for MSMs.
Details
Sources:
cnn.com/2012/07/06/world/as…
telesurenglish.net/news/Hon…
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Conversion therapy in Hong Kong

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Conversion therapy in Hong Kong is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Equal age of consent in Hong Kong

?

Equal age of consent in Hong Kong is equal.

Current status
Since 2006
Equal
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Public Opinion
54 / 100
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