Asia • 2026-05-04 06:00

Transgender Hong Kong student sues school over mandatory short‑hair policy

Oscar Fung King‑ho, a transgender student, has filed a lawsuit against Lau Wong Fat Secondary School in Hong Kong, alleging discrimination for enforcing a short‑hair rule based on his sex assigned at birth. The complaint claims the policy caused public humiliation and emotional distress at the hands of teachers. The case seeks damages and highlights ongoing debates over gender‑identity rights in Hong Kong’s education system.

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