One does not simply walk into a woman's toilet: prosecution

One does not simply walk into a woman's toilet even if there is no sign saying men are not allowed there, prosecution told a man on trial for raping a lesbian.

The prosecution was referring to a comment made by Tsang Tsz-ho, 30, who pleaded not guilty to raping a woman referred to as X in court. Tsang said the lesbian dating platform he used, Butterfly, did not say men are prohibited. 

Tsang allegedly raped X when they engaged in sadomasochistic acts on February 27, 2020 at a Kwun Tong hotel.

The two got to know each other on lesbian dating platform Butterfly, and X alleged that Tsang had hidden his gender and pretended to be a tomboy. She testified that she pushed him away once she realized he was a man.

Continuing his testimony in High Court today (Tuesday), Tsang said the platform did not ban men from using it. He downloaded the app to get to know women and chat with them.

Prosecution challenged that even a women's toilet would not put up a sign saying men cannot enter, and asked if Tsang would enter a toilet in that case.

Tsang said he wouldn't. He added that X never said she did not like men, and he was not sure if she was a lesbian.

Prosecution said to Tsang that he hid his gender knowing that if X realised he was a man she would not talk to him anymore, and that when X asked Tsang “Why do you find lesbians?” the man did not answer because he knew he was at fault.

Tsang rejected the prosecution's accusations.

The trial continues.