Hong Kong Lawmakers Slam Proposal to Recognise Same-Sex Partnerships

Hong Kong lawmakers oppose gov’t proposal to recognise limited rights to same-sex partnerships

Many HK lawmakers have expressed opposition to a government proposal to recognise a limited set of rights for same-sex married couples registered abroad, as it seeks to comply with a top court ruling.

Hong Kong lawmakers slam proposal to recognise same-sex partnerships

Most lawmakers have voiced opposition to a government proposal to establish a system recognising same-sex relationships in Hong Kong in accordance with a landmark court ruling, with some accusing officials of rushing it through and urging them to launch a public consultation on the issue. The proposal to introduce a new registration mechanism through legislation sparked a rare fiery exchange between lawmakers and officials on Thursday. The mecha…

Hong Kong legislative council considers local registration for same-sex couples

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's legislative council began discussion on Thursday of a government proposal to allow local registration for same-sex couples who have registered their marriage or relationship overseas, amid strong opposition from pro-Beijing legislators. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hong Kong Govt Proposes Limited Recognition of Same-Sex Couples' Rights

By Holmes CHAN/AFP – The Hong Kong government said on 2 July it will propose legislation to recognize a limited set of rights for same-sex couples whose marriages are registered abroad, as it seeks to comply with a landmark court ruling. The city’s top judges had unanimously defined marriage as “confined to opposite-sex couples” in […]

Lawmakers oppose same-sex legal recognition framework

Many lawmakers voiced strong opposition on Thursday to a government proposal seeking legal recognition for same-sex partnerships, with some urging the...