"The bill, which would have granted only limited rights to same-sex couples living in the country if they were married overseas, was met with opposition by 71 member of the Legislative Councils. It has 89 members. In 2023, Hong Kong's top court ordered the government to legally recognise same-sex relationships and gave them two years to enact legislation. However, an appeal with regard to bringing forward full marriage equality and recognition of same-sex marriages performed abroad was unanimously dismissed."
"Today the Hong Kong authorities failed to address the inequality faced by same-sex couples in all areas of their lives. The proposed bill on same-sex partnerships was flawed, but in rejecting it lawmakers have shown an alarming disdain for LGBTI rights. Yet even a small step forward in rights for same-sex couples has proved unpalatable to the Legislative Council. It is a setback which shows just how far Hong Kong has to go before everyone in the city can enjoy equal rights."
Hong Kong's Legislative Council rejected a government bill that would have granted limited legal recognition to same-sex couples married abroad, with 71 of 89 members opposing the measure. In 2023, the Court of Final Appeal ordered the government to legally recognise same-sex relationships and set a two-year deadline for legislation, while dismissing an appeal seeking full marriage equality and automatic recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. Amnesty International condemned the vote as showing "alarming disdain" for LGBTI rights and urged a replacement bill. Gay rights activist Jimmy Sham, whose legal challenge prompted the bill, called the outcome "deeply regrettable."
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