Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
Summary
A court in Tokyo has ruled that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional. This makes Japan the only country in the G7 group, which includes some of the world's most economically advanced countries, that does not fully recognize same-sex marriage. The plaintiffs, who disagree with the decision, plan to continue their fight for marriage equality.Key Facts
- A Tokyo court ruled that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional.
- Japan is the only G7 country that does not fully recognize same-sex marriage.
- The court's decision goes against the trend of other Japanese courts, which found the ban unconstitutional.
- The judge in Tokyo said that the parliament should debate same-sex marriage laws.
- The plaintiffs and their legal team expressed disappointment and held up "unjust verdict" signs.
- This ruling is the last of six high court decisions on this issue since 2019.
- Five other courts found the ban unconstitutional but did not award compensation to the plaintiffs.
- The case will now proceed to Japan's Supreme Court for further appeal.
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