A bill that offers limited legal rights to same-sex couples in Hong Kong that were married abroad has gone through its first reading in Hong Kong's legislative council. <br /> <br />The city's high court ruled in 2023 that the authority must introduce a legal framework that will allow same-sex civil unions. <br /> <br />The government would allow same-sex couples to register in Hong Kong provided they were already married abroad, and one of them is a Hong Kong resident.<br /> <br />If these conditions were met they would be allowed certain rights such as being able to register and de-register a relationship, look after their partner's medical needs and make decisions on end-of-life care if they pass away. <br /> <br />But the government have said marriages that are registered in Hong Kong will remain between a man and a woman. <br /> <br />Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog <br /> <br />For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news <br /> <br />#HongKong #LGBTQ #BBCNews
