SaralnamaNOTICE: Hong Kong lawmakers voted against a bill granting limited rights to same-sex couples. 71 of 89 Legislative Council members opposed the proposal. The bill aimed to recognize some rights for overseas-married couples. It followed a 2023 court ruling requiring an alternative framework within 2 years. The government must now revise plans before the deadline. Polls show 60% of Hong Kong people support same-sex marriage, up from 38% in 2013. LGBTQ activists called the rejection deeply regrettable. The vote marks a rare split between lawmakers and the government. (Updated 10 Sep 2025, 18:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: Hong Kong lawmakers voted against a bill granting limited rights to same-sex couples
- 71 of 89 Legislative Council members opposed the proposal
- The bill aimed to recognize some rights for overseas-married couples