14 March 2024
Japanese Courts Continue to Rule Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
International Legal
The Tokyo High Court ruled that Japan's failure to recognise same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, adding to a growing series of court rulings across Japan challenging the ban. By 2024, multiple district and high courts had found the prohibition violated constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity, though the national government had not yet enacted legislative reform.
Impact & Significance
Increased pressure on the Japanese government to legislate for marriage equality, with public opinion polls showing growing majority support and the courts progressively strengthening the legal basis for change.
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- Date
- 14 March 2024
- Era
- 2020-present
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