Hong Kong top court upholds rulings protecting inheritance, housing rights for same-sex couples
Hong Kong recognises same-sex marriage only in certain circumstances, but court rulings protect access to subsidised housing and inheritance
Hong Kong’s top court upheld earlier rulings that favoured subsidised housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
The unanimous decisions are expected to have a far-reaching impact on the lives of same-sex couples, who have traditionally had fewer rights compared to their heterosexual counterparts in the global financial hub.
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