Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional, but holds out hope

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A court said on Wednesday that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional, delivering a blow to LGBTQ rights with the second such ruling in the only G7 nation where same-sex marriage is not permitted.

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BBC News

Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but raises rights issue

A judge in Tokyo says a ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, but voices human rights concerns.

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Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional, but holds out hope

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CNN

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A Tokyo court ruled on Wednesday that a ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional but said the lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights, which plaintiffs welcomed as a step toward aligning Japan with other G7 nations.

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