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Hong Kong's public housing ban on married gay couples unlawful: Court

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HONG KONG: Hong Kong's high court ruled Wednesday (Mar 4) that married same-sex couples should be allowed to apply for public housing after a government ban was found to be unconstitutional.

It is a step forward for LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong, which has been criticised by campaigners for lagging behind on equality issues.

Hong Kong permanent resident Nick Infinger and his male partner - who married in Canada in 2018 - applied for public housing as an "ordinary family", but they were rejected by

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