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Li Yik Ho v Secretary for Justice

[2024] HKCFA 30
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Same-sex couples possess equal statutory inheritance rights under Hong Kong law, affirming constitutional protection against discrimination.

Key Principle

Same sex couples have equal statutory inheritance rights under Hong Kong law.

Area of Law

constitutional

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