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| Region | Hong Kong |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | 2017 |
| Description | Same-sex marriage was not recognized until 2017. |
| Sources | https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/09/20/hong-kong-recognizes-same-sex-couples-visa-applications |
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deleted by UnknownMiles. Unneeded entry
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding a source.
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| Description | Same-sex marriage was not recognized. | Same-sex marriage was not recognized until 2017. |
| Sources | https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/09/20/hong-kong-recognizes-same-sex-couples-visa-applications |
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| End Date | (none) | 2017 |
| Description | Same-sex marriage was not recognized. | |
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| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | (empty) |
| Sources | (empty) |
Reports (2)
- Status is not correct "no same sex marriage or civil partnerships are recognised under the ordinance of marriage in hk law"
- Newer law has been passed "Same sex marriage registered outside of Hong Kong is recognised for immigration purposes. Please change it to ambiguous.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-britain-lgbt/british-lesbian-wins-right-to-spousal-visa-in-landmark-hong-kong-case-idUSKCN1C01MT?il=0"