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Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships
- On Wednesday, Hong Kong's Legislative Council rejected a government proposal aimed at providing certain limited legal recognitions for same-sex couples.
- The bill followed a 2023 court order for an alternate framework recognizing same-sex couples' rights after a legal bid led by activist Jimmy Sham.
- Rights activist Jimmy Sham, previously jailed under the national security law, said the court's demand remains and authorities should learn and try again.
- Kevin Wong, a 54-year-old arts administrator personally affected by the bill due to his partner's 2021 suicide, expressed worry about an unfavourable environment ahead and found healing in storytelling.
- The bill's defeat dealt a stinging blow to the LGBTQ community, reinforcing doubts about future advocacy and leaving same-sex couples vulnerable to rights denial in medical and funeral matters.
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Hong Kong Lawmakers Vote Down Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Wednesday, September 10th, voted down a bill that would have granted limited legal rights to same-sex couples who registered their marriage or relationship overseas, sparking disappointment among LGBTQ groups and activists. The government-backed proposal sought to introduce a registration system that would have allowed same-sex couples some additional rights. The initiative followed a September 2023 ruling by t…
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