Discussing inheritance and housing rights in Hong Kong for same-sex couples legally married overseas and Henry and Edgar’s fight through the justice system
Tiffany Leung and Adam Hugill discuss anti-discrimination laws and the role of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong
Discussing the evolution of marriage in Hong Kong – including recent progress made in the courts and the ultimate goal of achieving equal marriage for all
It’s crucial that LGBT community / allies seize the momentum created by these legal challenges to fight for equal rights, opportunities and privileges.
On 19 June 2021 amendments to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance came into effect extending protection prohibiting discrimination on the ground of breastfeeding
DNA data and specific measures individuals should be aware of in order to protect their privacy rights when undergoing COVID-19 or ancestry testing
Hong Kong does not recognise same-sex marriage, barring couples from many of the rights and benefits that come with legal matrimony.
Adam Hugill discusses Hong Kong’s employment laws related to discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and practical guidance for employers and employees.
Hong Kong, 12 June 2020 – Since its early days, Hugill & Ip has been extremely committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in the community. The…
Another landmark case shows that on the issue of LGBT rights, where the legislature fears to tread, the Courts are fully prepared to uphold the core human right of freedom from discrimination.