Recognition of same-sex unions in Hong Kong
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Recognition of same-sex unions in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, same-sex couples are afforded limited legal rights as a result of several court decisions, including the right to apply for a spousal visa, spousal benefits for the partners of government employees, and guardianship rights and joint custody of children. On 5 September 2023, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ordered the government in Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary for Justice to introduce a legal framework allowing same-sex civ
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Hong_Kong
date created:
2018-07-07T18:38:11Z
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2024-09-03T00:06:00Z
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