The decision by Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance upheld a government policy prohibiting such unions. She argued that the government’s denial of same-sex marriage and civil unions was unconstitutional. “Sadly, the discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples will continue for the time being.”A local push for recognition of same-sex unions had gained momentum after two smaller court victories. A 2017 poll conducted by the University of Hong Kong found that more than half of residents surveyed supported same-sex marriage, compared with 38% in 2013. Ray Chan, an openly gay Hong Kong lawmaker, criticised the Friday ruling on Twitter.

Source: bd News24 October 19, 2019 07:52 UTC