Over 27,000 individuals, 80 civil groups and five lawmakers have urged the government to appeal a High Court decision that grants welfare benefits to a gay civil servant for his husband. “The ruling effectively recognises same-sex marriage. It seriously affects our marriage system and the traditional family values of marriage between a man and a woman,” pro-Beijing lawmaker and … Continue reading ‘Protect family values’: Hong Kong gov’t urged to appeal ruling on marriage benefits for gay couple