Tokyo High Court declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional, marking the 7th ruling against it.

Japan's Tokyo High Court has declared the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, following a similar ruling by the Sapporo High Court. This decision marks the seventh ruling against the ban, which is viewed as discriminatory and a violation of constitutional equality rights. Japan remains the only G7 nation not to recognize same-sex marriage or provide legal protections for LGBTQ+ couples. The ruling may pressure the ruling coalition to reconsider its stance on marriage equality.

October 30, 2024
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