US EditionHong Kong government proposes system to recognise same-sex partnerships
- The Hong Kong government announced a proposal for legislation to recognize limited rights for same-sex couples married abroad, in response to a court ruling.
- The proposal includes healthcare-related rights and rights concerning deceased persons' bodies, but excludes broader legal recognition.
- Adult couples must be lawfully married abroad, with at least one partner being a Hong Kong resident to qualify.
- Jerome Yau of Hong Kong Marriage Equality criticized the proposal, stating eligibility restrictions are 'inherently unfair and could lead to further litigation.
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LGBTQ activists say Hong Kong’s proposed same-sex union framework insufficient for safeguarding rights
LGBTQ activists have urged stronger protections under Hong Kong’s proposed framework for recognising same-sex unions, with one group saying the suggestions were only a “miniscule step” towards protecting same-sex relationships. A ribbon of the LGBT flag. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. NGO Hong Kong Marriage Equality said in a statement on Wednesday that the government’s proposal for a framework recognising same-sex relationships “falls well short of prov…
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