Hong Kong Rejects Bill for Same-Sex Couples' Rights, Faces Backlash
Hong Kong's Legislative Council has rejected a bill intended to grant basic rights to same-sex couples, including those who registered their partnerships overseas. This decision has been met with significant criticism from human rights and gay rights advocates, who argue it falls short of even the minimum standards for equality.
Hong Kong Rejects Bill for Same-Sex Couples' Rights, Faces Backlash
Hong Kong's Legislative Council has rejected a bill intended to grant basic rights to same-sex couples, including those who registered their partnerships overseas. This decision has been met with significant criticism from human rights and gay rights advocates, who argue it falls short of even the minimum standards for equality.
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