For many of us, an identity card is a little piece of plastic tucked away in a wallet that we rarely think much about. But for Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Tse, his ID card was something that dominated his world for the past seven years, the center of a lengthy court battle and a fight for recognition that finally concluded this week. On Monday, Tse finally picked up a new ID card that registered his gender as male at Hong Kong’s immigration office.
activists are forced to seek change through the courts against often conservative governments, even as public polls show growing acceptance for greater equality, especially among younger generations. The 33-year-old activist, who holds both British and Hong Kong passports, identifies as a man and has lived as a man for years. His British passport identifies him as male but Hong Kong authorities refused to make that change for the city’s identity card, which is compulsory for all residents.
activists in Hong Kong have long questioned why they must keep fighting through the courts to gain recognition and equality, but they have nonetheless seen repeated successes. That contrasts heavily with rights in mainland China where the community has come under increased pressure and scrutiny during the leadership of Xi Jinping. In September last year, Hong Kong’s top court handed down the most far-reaching ruling yet, ordering the government to set up a new framework to legally recognize the rights of same-sex couples, despite not vouching for full marriage. The government has not yet announced a concrete plan to put in place the court’s ruling.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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