Coverage dated November 29, 2022 to November 30, 2022
Tokyo Court Says Japan’s Lack of Legal Protection for Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional Headline from Voice of America
The court hearing was a big step for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, where same-sex marriage is still banned
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Sioux City Journal
Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional ↗ (opens Sioux City Journal) Published Nov 29, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet Sioux City Journal's feed description 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
The Guardian
Tokyo same-sex marriage ruling ‘a step forward’, say campaigners ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Nov 29, 2022
The Guardian's feed description Court rules same-sex marriage ban is constitutional but says lack of legal protection is human rights violation
Voice of America
Tokyo Court Says Japan’s Lack of Legal Protection for Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Nov 29, 2022
Voice of America's feed description The court hearing was a big step for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, where same-sex marriage is still banned
NBC News
Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but voices concern over rights ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Nov 30, 2022
NBC News's feed description The Tokyo district court said a lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights, a comment plaintiffs welcomed as a partial victory for LGBTQ couples.
Towleroad Gay News
Japan Court Dismisses Damages Suit By Same-sex Couples ↗ (opens Towleroad Gay News) Published Nov 30, 2022
Towleroad Gay News's feed description A Japanese court on Wednesday dismissed damages sought by same-sex couples who claimed the government's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. In the
Deutsche Welle
Japan ruling seeks balance on same-sex marriage ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published Nov 30, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description A Tokyo court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage. However, it also deemed the lack of a legal system for same-sex couples "unconstitutional" and a human rights violation.
Al Jazeera
Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but offers hope ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Nov 30, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description Tokyo court says Japan’s lack of legal protection for same-sex couples to become families violates their rights.
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