LIBERAL legislator Christine Loh Kung-wai hinted yesterday she might defer her controversial amendment to assert equal inheritance rights for women in the rural New Territories.
She said that was because of villagers' fears they could be stripped of traditional rights.
Ms Loh, chairman of the Legislative Council's Women's Affairs Committee, said a more thorough discussion might be required before tabling her amendment.
When asked if that meant she would shelve her amendment in face of the vehement opposition, she said: ''I can't offer anything concrete right now. But certainly it's one of the options I will consider.'' Ms Loh's amendment is scheduled to be tabled in the Legislative Council on April 27.
She said she had not insisted that her amendment be moved next month and the Government could still propose changes to assert equal inheritance rights for men and women in the urban areas of the New Territories.
''I think it's very good that we continue to talk about this and I think the situation is quite fluid,'' Ms Loh said.