US EditionHong Kong judge rules in favor of lesbian couple’s parental recognition in landmark case
Judge Russell Coleman found parts of Hong Kong's law impede the child's rights, marking progress for LGBTQ+ parental recognition despite ongoing legislative challenges.
- A Hong Kong judge ruled in favor of a lesbian couple for parental recognition of their son born through in vitro fertilization in a landmark case.
- Judge Russell Coleman stated that parts of Hong Kong's Parent and Child Ordinance significantly impede the boy's relationship with R.
- The ruling is seen as a step forward for the LGBTQ+ movement in Hong Kong, where same-sex marriages are not currently recognized.
- The government bill allowing couples to register their overseas unions locally is being debated, which may expand rights for same-sex couples in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong judge rules in favour of lesbian couple seeking to include mothers’ names in son’s birth certificate
A Hong Kong judge has ruled in favour of a same-sex couple and their child born via reciprocal in vitro fertilisation (RIVF), saying that the exclusion of the non-birth mother from their son’s birth certificate could cause “inconvenience” and “embarrassment.” Hong Kong’s High Court on November 11, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Judge Russell Coleman of the High Court handed down a judgment on Tuesday for a judicial review relating to a married lesb…
Hong Kong Landmark Ruling: A Victory for LGBTQ+ Parental Rights
A Hong Kong judge has ruled in favor of a lesbian couple's recognition as parents of their son born via reciprocal IVF, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the city. While Hong Kong doesn't legally acknowledge same-sex marriages, this decision highlights strides toward recognizing such partnerships.
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