The Osaka High Court ruled on Tuesday that Japan’s restriction on same-sex marital relationship is unconstitutional, marking a turning point for civil liberties worldwide’s third-largest economy.
The landmark choice lines up with 4 previous high court judgments, magnifying pressure on Japanese legislators to acknowledge same-sex unions, reported Kyodo News.
3 same-sex couples challenged civil law arrangements that limit marital relationship rights, arguing the existing statutes break constitutional warranties of equality. While the court decreased to award damages, the judgment represents a considerable legal precedent in Japan, the only Group of 7 country without legal securities for same-sex collaborations.
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