The case is the latest step in the LGBT community’s fight for equality in Hong Kong. Photo: AP The case is the latest step in the LGBT community’s fight for equality in Hong Kong. Photo: AP
The case is the latest step in the LGBT community’s fight for equality in Hong Kong. Photo: AP

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Woman takes unprecedented step to advance LGBT cause in Hong Kong and sues government over civil partnerships ban

Hongkonger claims stance violates her rights and is breach of Basic Law and Bill of Rights, but lawyer sounds note of caution saying failing to win could do serious harm to LGBT cause in city

Topic |   LGBT
Chris LauKimmy Chung
Chris Lau and Kimmy Chung

Updated: 6:20am, 19 Apr, 2019

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The case is the latest step in the LGBT community’s fight for equality in Hong Kong. Photo: AP The case is the latest step in the LGBT community’s fight for equality in Hong Kong. Photo: AP
The case is the latest step in the LGBT community’s fight for equality in Hong Kong. Photo: AP
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