Legislative council voted down a bill that was introduced to comply with an order from the city’s top court

71 of 86 lawmakers vote against legislation despite landmark court ruling.

The law would have recognised some rights for couples who were married overseas.

The Hong Kong Legislative Council has rejected a bill that would allow same-sex partnerships on Wednesday with 14 out of the 86 lawmakers voting in favor.

The bill, which granted limited legal rights to couples registered overseas, was voted down by lawmakers 71 to 14.

Legislative council voted down a bill that was introduced to comply with an order from the city’s top court

Readers discuss the voting down of a bill that would have recognised same-sex partnerships, the need to promote teacher well-being, and worker welfare.