The Social and Legal Aspects of Homosexuality in Hong Kong

The mixer and legal aspects of homosexuality in Hong Kong In 1988, in that respect was an intense program line on whether to legalize homosexuality. Different groups expressed their views on public preaching hold in Victoria Park. A group of homosexual work force decl ared that they have the same contribution to the society as others. The existed constabulary infringes on their human right. On the other hand, Dr. Philemon Choi who opposed decriminalization was terror-stricken of the impacts of decriminalization such as the increase of male prostitution although he agreed to lower the penalties.Besides, the Law Reform Commission had also discussed on this topic for 8 years but the progress was very slow. The main consideration was that homosexuality was not about legal issues but moral philosophy therefore, the commission suggested loosening the law. However, it did not mean the Acceptance of homosexuality. Many large number still thought some criminal offences were related t o homosexuality and it was against the morality. Moreover, scorn the relation between Hong Kong and Britain, the liberation movement of homosexual laws was restricted because of the worldwide Covenant.One of the options from consultation paper from LRC was maintaining the existed law. It argued that it was a waste for the police to put so much focus on homosexuality instead of other more(prenominal) serious cases. What I think is totally different from the essay since there is about 20 years culture gap. People now are open-minded and more go awaying to accept others. The discrimination is less universal in the modern society, and I hope all the people will accept homosexuality. REF Louis Lee. The social and legal aspects of homosexuality in Hong Kong The HKU bookman Hub, (1988) 117-122,web. 9 Apr 2013