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The Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill was published in the Government Gazette today. The bill fulfils the obligation of the Government under Article 14 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights (BOR14) – as declared by the Court of Final Appeal in the case of Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary for Justice – whereby an “alternative framework” will be established through legislation for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships, while providing for appropriate rights and obligations attendant on such recognition. The bill aims to establish a registration system for same-sex partnerships. It covers the setting up of a same-sex partnership registry, the conditions for registration of same-sex partnerships, the mode of application for registration and revocation of registration, and offences and penalties related to the registration mechanism. The bill also amends certain provisions in other legislation to provide for rights and obligations attendant on the recognition of same-sex partnerships. The Government said it respects the court’s judgment, and will fulfil its obligation under BOR14 by establishing an alternative framework through legislation. It stressed that the current proposal fully accounts for the actual situation and overall interests of Hong Kong, and strives to achieve an appropriate balance. The Government added that it will continue to maintain close communication with the Legislative Council to implement the bill. It reiterated that establishing the alternative framework to introduce a registration system for same-sex partnerships will not compromise the Government’s established position on upholding Hong Kong’s monogamous and heterosexual marriage system. The bill will be introduced in LegCo for first reading on July 16.
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at the Hong Kong Observatory :
Air temperature : 29 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity : 84 per cent
Please be reminded that:The Very Hot Weather Warning is now in force. Prolonged heat alert! Please drink sufficient water. If feeling unwell, take rest or seek help immediately. If needed, seek medical advice as soon as possible. The air temperatures at other places were:
Hong Kong Observatory29 degrees ;
King's Park29 degrees ;
Wong Chuk Hang28 degrees ;
Ta Kwu Ling27 degrees ;
Lau Fau Shan27 degrees ;
Tai Po28 degrees ;
Sha Tin28 degrees ;
Tuen Mun28 degrees ;
Tseung Kwan O27 degrees ;
Sai Kung28 degrees ;
Cheung Chau28 degrees ;
Chek Lap Kok29 degrees ;
Tsing Yi27 degrees ;
Shek Kong27 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon26 degrees ;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley26 degrees ;
Hong Kong Park28 degrees ;
Kowloon City28 degrees ;
Happy Valley29 degrees ;
Wong Tai Sin29 degrees ;
Stanley28 degrees ;
Kwun Tong29 degrees ;
Sham Shui Po29 degrees ;
Kai Tak Runway Park29 degrees ;
Yuen Long Park29 degrees ;
Tai Mei Tuk28 degrees .
Communicable Diseases Watch Volume 21, Number 6, Weeks 22 - 25 (May 25 – June 21, 2025)
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