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Court of Final Appeal reaffirms the Police’s “informal freezing” powers and the constitutionality of the “Letter of No Consent” regime
Court of Final Appeal reaffirms the Police’s “informal freezing” powers and the constitutionality of the “Letter of No Consent” regime 600 398 Jonathan Gray

Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police [2024] HKCFA 8: the CFA’s confirmation that the LNC regime under OSCO is lawful and constitutional is welcome and brings an end to uncertainty regarding this issue

Post Edgar Ng on Intestacy and Inheritance Provisions
Post Edgar Ng on Intestacy and Inheritance Provisions 1921 1080 Alfred Ip

What does the Court Case Ng Hon Lam Edgar v Secretary for Justice [2023] HKCA 1224 mean for same-sex couples?
Alfred Ip, Azan Marwah and Christie Lee analyse practical effects on same-sex marriage

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Opening the Way to the Recognition of Same-sex Partnerships
Opening the Way to the Recognition of Same-sex Partnerships 1200 803 Hugill & Ip

Analyzing the Hong Kong landmark case and discussing potential developments which may lead to new legislation granting expanded civil rights to same-sex couples

High Court Judge Confirms HOS Authority’s Policy Is Discriminatory
High Court Judge Confirms HOS Authority’s Policy Is Discriminatory 800 533 Alfred Ip

It’s crucial that LGBT community / allies seize the momentum created by these legal challenges to fight for equal rights, opportunities and privileges.

Immigration Focus Week: Role of the Hong Kong Director of Immigration
Immigration Focus Week: Role of the Hong Kong Director of Immigration 1800 1200 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong continues to implement dynamic immigration policies that play a crucial role in enhancing its attractiveness to foreign professionals and investors

Leung v. Secretary for the Civil Service: The Court of Final Appeal Upholds Minority Rights (Again!)
Leung v. Secretary for the Civil Service: The Court of Final Appeal Upholds Minority Rights (Again!) 1200 675 Adam Hugill

Leung and QT and a handful of past cases show that on the issue of same-sex and minority rights, where the legislature fears to tread, Hong Kong Courts are fully prepared to uphold the core human rights of freedom from discrimination.

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