Hong Kong Court , Upholds Equal Inheritance Rights , For Same-Sex Couples.<br />On October 24, a Hong Kong court <br />upheld a ruling that granted equal <br />inheritance rights for same-sex couples. .<br />ABC reports that the news <br />comes as the latest victory for<br />Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ community.<br />Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected the government's motion <br />to overthrow a previous ruling that same-sex married couples <br />face unlawful discrimination in regards to inheritance laws.<br />Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected the government's motion <br />to overthrow a previous ruling that same-sex married couples <br />face unlawful discrimination in regards to inheritance laws.<br />The differential treatment based <br />on sexual orientation is apparent, Peter Cheung, Hong Kong Justice of Appeal, via ABC.<br />ABC reports that Hong Kong currently only recognizes <br />same-sex marriages for specific purposes, including <br />taxation, civil service benefits and issuing visas.<br />Justice of Appeal Thomas Au acknowledged "an <br />unacceptably harsh burden" on same-sex couples <br />in Hong Kong due to the denial of legal entitlements.<br />Last week, the same Hong Kong court upheld <br />rulings supporting same-sex married partners <br />being granted subsidized housing benefits. .<br />In September, a landmark ruling came down from Hong Kong's <br />highest court, stating the government should create <br />a framework for recognizing same-sex partnerships.<br />Hong Kong has experienced a growing social acceptance <br />of same-sex marriage, which has resulted in a number of <br />government concessions won through legal cases in recent years. .<br />Hong Kong has experienced a growing social acceptance <br />of same-sex marriage, which has resulted in a number of <br />government concessions won through legal cases in recent years. .<br />ABC reports that the latest decision is expected to <br />strongly impact the lives of same-sex couples in <br />Hong Kong, particularly those who married overseas
