Hong Kong activists anger over lack of gay rights
- Published: 17 Jan 2013 at 00.45
- Online news: Asia
Hong Kong's gay community on Wednesday blasted the government for refusing to carry out a public consultation on the implementation of anti-discrimination laws to protect sexual minorities.
Participants carry a large flag in a Gay Pride procession in Hong Kong on November 10, 2012. Hong Kong's gay community on Wednesday blasted the government for refusing to carry out a public consultation on the implementation of anti-discrimination laws to protect sexual minorities.
Rights groups hoped chief executive Leung Chun-ying would use his maiden policy speech to launch a debate on the issue, with a view to outlawing discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.
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