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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.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

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

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional

A court in Tokyo says Japan’s lack of law to protect the rights of same-sex couples to marry and become families violates the constitution. The court however said the government’s

1 year ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

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

Japan Same-Sex Marriage: Japan's constitution defines marriage as based on “the mutual consent of both sexes.”

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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abc News

Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional

A court in Tokyo says Japan’s lack of law to protect the rights of same-sex couples to marry and become families violates the constitution

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, but activists see a silver lining

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.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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