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 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…