Hong Kong court rules that gay couples get equal housing rights

A Hong Kong court has dismissed a government attempt to prevent same-sex married couples from renting and owning public housing. The court ruled that the government’s actions were discriminatory and violated the rights of these couples. This decision is seen as a significant breakthrough for gay rights advocates in Hong Kong. The court’s ruling stated that same-sex married couples should be treated equally and that the government’s actions constituted a severe form of discrimination.