Hong Kong plans to introduce a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships, a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in the region. In 2023, the top court mandated legal recognition of same-sex relationships, prompting the government to act within two years. An appeal for marriage equality was rejected. Although the government is hesitant, previous court rulings have improved LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender individuals. New requirements for gender marker changes remain controversial, prompting disappointment among advocacy groups for failing to ensure privacy and bodily integrity.
In 2023, Hong Kong's top court ordered the government to legally recognise same-sex relationships and gave them two years to enact legislation.
The revised requirements state that trans men must undergo top surgery while transgender women must have bottom surgery.
Quarks and the Hong Kong Trans Law Database expressed disappointment over the new policy, saying it continues to violate transgender people's right to privacy and bodily integrity.
Tse felt ‘outed’ as trans every time he presented his ID card, which has not been changed to reflect his male gender.
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