Letters | Hong Kong LGBT rights must not be left to the courts

A Hong Kong same-sex couple who married overseas attend an LGBT event calling for equal marriage rights, in Central on May 25, 2019. The day before, same-sex marriage had become legal in Taiwan, albeit with some caveats. Photo: Sam Tsang
I am writing in support of the article, “Lead on recognising same-sex unions in Hong Kong must start with government not courts” (September 27). The government should take the lead on legislating on same-sex marriage, instead of leaving it to court decisions with respect to legal challenges in support of LGBT rights.

All people are born equal in this world. They have the rights and freedom to choose their path in life without interference. Article 37 of the Basic Law protects the freedom of marriage of Hong Kong residents. This should apply equally to all couples, same-sex or otherwise.

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