cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13133109
A Japanese high court ruled Thursday the country’s lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, in a move likely to further mount pressure on the government to do more to protect sexual minorities.
The Sapporo High Court upheld the lower court’s landmark verdict in 2021 that said non-recognition of same-sex marriage violates the right to equality protected under the Constitution but rejected a total of 6 million yen ($40,600) in damages sought by three same-sex couples in Hokkaido against the state for emotional distress.
The plaintiffs said they will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
Considering the US rebuilt Japan’s government from the ground up after WWII, their similarities aren’t entirely surprising.
Gee, I wonder why so many places have a union jack on their flag, I’m sure it’s just a coincidence!