Hong Kong’s housing authorities have opened up applications for public rental and subsidised homes to same-sex couples as part of efforts to address a ruling from the city’s top court last year, the Post has learned. The measures, including modifying the application form for seeking second-hand subsidised homes, were implemented without any public announcement. While…
Hong Kong’s housing authorities have opened up applications for public rental and subsidised homes to same-sex couples as part of efforts to address a ruling from the city’s top court last year, the Post has learned. The measures, including modifying the application form for seeking second-hand subsidised homes, were implemented without any public announcement. While…
Hong Kong’s top court has upheld three landmark judgments granting equal housing and inheritance rights to same-sex couples, marking another milestone in the LGBTQ community’s fight against discrimination in the city. The Court of Final Appeal on Tuesday dismissed the government’s appeals seeking to preserve the discriminatory housing policies and intestacy laws, which were declared…
Hong Kong’s top judges have expressed doubts about a government body’s stance that unequal treatment based on one’s sexual orientation is “entrenched” in the city’s mini-constitution, as they hear a final appeal against the granting of housing rights to same-sex couples. The Court of Final Appeal on Friday heard arguments from the Housing Authority’s counsel…