Hong Kong bars may offer ‘men’s nights’ after court deems ladies’ night promos discriminatory

Men's night could be a response to a recent court ruling

Men's night could be a response to a recent court ruling Source: Getty Images

The Hong Kong Bar and Club Association has expressed anger over a court ruling that deemed ladies night promotions discriminatory, announcing plans to offer mens night promotions as a response.The move came after the District Court gave an interlocutory judgment in favour of the Equal Opportunities Commission last week, stating that it was against the Sex Discrimination Ordinance for Club Legend in Mong Kok to charge men more than women. The case was uncontested as the defendant did not give any notice of opposition or turn up for the hearing.Siu Kam Chan has more.



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