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Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships
The bill to grant limited rights to overseas-registered same-sex couples was defeated by a 71-14 vote, despite a 2023 court ruling and 60% public support for same-sex marriage.
- Hong Kong lawmakers voted down the Registration of Same-Sex Partnerships Bill, which aimed to recognize same-sex partnerships, marking a setback for the LGBTQ+ movement in the city.
- Surveys indicated that 60% of residents supported same-sex marriage in 2023, a rise from 38% in 2013, highlighting changing attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights in Hong Kong.
- The proposed bill would have allowed residents with partnerships formed abroad to register locally and make medical decisions for one another, according to the bill's content.
- Amnesty International and 30 rights groups urged the government to introduce a revised proposal and warned against rejecting the bill, stating it undermines inclusivity.
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Hong Kong legislature rejects same-sex partnerships bill
Hong Kong lawmakers rejected on Wednesday a bill that would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples, with the legislature's conservative pro-Beijing voices prevailing to deal a major blow to the city's LGBTQ community.
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Hong Kong lawmakers today rejected a government bill that would have given same-sex couples – who have registered partnerships abroad – limited rights in Hong Kong regarding medical care and inheritance. The result is a major blow to Hong Kong’s gay community. Hong Kong currently bans same-sex marriage. But activists have won court cases that...
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