Many lawmakers claim the same-sex partnership bill erodes the institution of traditional marriage. LGBTQ activists, meanwhile, criticise the bill for not offering enough protection - but see it as a small step forward and are urging the Legislative Council to pass it.| Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
"It comes as a disappointment that three lawyers, all LegCo members, appear to be advocating disregarding Hong Kong’s legal obligations... [They] have all denounced a government bill that would meet the court’s requirements," writes John Burns.| Hong Kong Free Press HKFP