4 Mar 2020
BALAORO MARIETTA S. (ALSO KNOWN AS “MARRZ”) v. THE SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE
- Citation
- [2020] HKCFI 348
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAL1188/2019
The ceremonies performed by the LGBTS Church for same‑sex couples do not constitute 'marriages' within the meaning of the Ordinance and therefore do not contravene Section 30; additionally, absent very exceptional circumstances a civil court will not grant a pre‑emptive declaratory ruling as to the criminality of proposed conduct or compel the DPP to give advance assurances of non‑prosecution. The Applicant's leave application and applications to amend and for extension of time were therefore dismissed.