Hong Kong Court , Upholds Equal Inheritance Rights , For Same-Sex Couples.
On October 24, a Hong Kong court
upheld a ruling that granted equal
inheritance rights for same-sex couples. .
ABC reports that the news
comes as the latest victory for
Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ community.
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected the government's motion
to overthrow a previous ruling that same-sex married couples
face unlawful discrimination in regards to inheritance laws.
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected the government's motion
to overthrow a previous ruling that same-sex married couples
face unlawful discrimination in regards to inheritance laws.
The differential treatment based
on sexual orientation is apparent, Peter Cheung, Hong Kong Justice of Appeal, via ABC.
ABC reports that Hong Kong currently only recognizes
same-sex marriages for specific purposes, including
taxation, civil service benefits and issuing visas.
Justice of Appeal Thomas Au acknowledged "an
unacceptably harsh burden" on same-sex couples
in Hong Kong due to the denial of legal entitlements.
Last week, the same Hong Kong court upheld
rulings supporting same-sex married partners
being granted subsidized housing benefits. .
In September, a landmark ruling came down from Hong Kong's
highest court, stating the government should create
a framework for recognizing same-sex partnerships.
Hong Kong has experienced a growing social acceptance
of same-sex marriage, which has resulted in a number of
government concessions won through legal cases in recent years. .
Hong Kong has experienced a growing social acceptance
of same-sex marriage, which has resulted in a number of
government concessions won through legal cases in recent years. .
ABC reports that the latest decision is expected to
strongly impact the lives of same-sex couples in
Hong Kong, particularly those who married overseas