Read the full judgment text of FACC 000012/2006 on BabelCite. This FACC judgment was delivered on 17 July 2007.
1. Equality before the law is a fundamental human right (“ the right to equality ”). Equality is the antithesis of discrimination. The constitutional right to equality is in essence the right not to be discriminated against. It guarantees protection from discrimination. The right to equality is enshrined in numerous international human rights instruments and is widely embodied in the constitutions of jurisdictions around the world. It is constitutionally protected in Hong Kong.
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