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.

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

Lawmakers’ rejection of the administration’s bill cannot be the end of the affair. The government must find other ways to fulfil its constitutional duty.

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.

Vote by lawmakers is far from the end of the matter, which will not go away and only lead to more legal challenges in an international city that presents itself as inclusive,…