Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships

Hong Kong lawmakers reject landmark gay rights bill

Lawmakers in Hong Kong have rejected a bill that would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples in the country.

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…

Hong Kong legislature rejects bill on same-sex partnerships

The measure followed a ruling requiring the government to create a legal framework for recognizing same-sex unions.

Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited rights voted down by lawmakers

The bill, which granted limited legal rights to couples registered overseas, was voted down by lawmakers 71 to 14.

Hong Kong's Legislative Council rejecs same-sex partnership bill

The Hong Kong Legislative Council has rejected a bill that would allow same-sex partnerships on Wednesday with 14 out of the 86 lawmakers voting in favor.

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.