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Hong Kong Court Upholds Inheritance and Housing Rights for Same-Sex Couples

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Hong Kong Court Upholds Inheritance and Housing Rights for Same-Sex Couples
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  • Hong Kong's top court upheld equal rights for same-sex couples in inheritance and housing.
  • Same-sex couples married abroad can now access subsidized housing in Hong Kong.
    • Chief Justice Cheung criticized policies excluding same-sex couples from traditional family benefits.
    • The ruling concludes years of legal battles led by individuals like Nick Infinger.
    • The decision highlights Hong Kong's legal contrast with mainland China on same-sex marriages.
    • Activists, including Jerome Yau, see the ruling as a boost for marriage equality in the region.
    • Hong Kong's government plans to review policies following the court's pro-LGBTQ+ rights decision.
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