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Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships

In the city’s Legislative Council, 71 of 87 lawmakers voted against the measure despite a landmark court ruling.

Published: 4:01pm, 11 Sep 2025

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Hong Kong lawmakers voted down a bill on September 10, 2025, that would have recognised same-sex partnerships. The measure was rejected despite a landmark court ruling granting “core rights” to same-sex couples and years of LGBTQ rights activism in the city.

Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}In the city’s Legislative Council, 71 of 87 lawmakers voted against the measure despite a landmark court ruling.

In the city’s Legislative Council, 71 of 87 lawmakers voted against the measure despite a landmark court ruling.