HK government proposes mechanism to recognise same-sex partnerships
發佈日期: 2025-07-03 00:05
TVB News
The government has proposed to establish a registration system for some same-sex partnerships to receive legislative recognition.
The Court of Final Appeal ruled in September 2023 that the government must provide an alternative legal framework allowing legal recognition for same-sex couples within two years.
In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, the government said the new registration mechanism will grant same-sex couples rights, including medical and after-death matters.
But they will first need to have their relationship registered outside Hong Kong.
Both individuals must be adults and at least one must be a Hong Kong resident.
Neither can be married to someone else at the time.
The government said it had taken into account Hong Kong's current social system and traditional values.
