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Hong Kong Top Court Backs Housing, Inheritance Rights For Same Sex Couples

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Hong Kong’s top court has made a landmark ruling in favour of same-sex married couples, upholding their rights to subsidised housing benefits and equal inheritance. This decision marks a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Hong Kong, who have traditionally faced discrimination and fewer rights compared to heterosexual couples. According to the Associated Press,…

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Hong Kong Top Court’s Big Move On Recognising Overseas Same-Sex Marriages

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Decision could also influence Asian financial hubs from Tokyo to Singapore (Representational) Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s top court partially approved on Tuesday a landmark appeal by an LGBTQ activist for recognition of overseas same-sex marriages, and called for an alternative legal framework for such couples to legitimise their basic social needs. The ruling ended a…

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