South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “New Japanese court ruling on same-sex marriage crushes activists’ dream for equality” – below is their description.
A district court in Osaka, Japan ruled on June 20, 2022, that the ban on same-sex unions does not violate the Japanese constitution, citing the legal definition of marriage and a lack of public debate on the issue. The judgment stands in stark contrast to a March 17, 2021 ruling by a Sapporo district court, which said that barring same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. This also comes after the regional Tokyo government recently passed a bill recognising same-sex partnerships.
Related story:
Japan court upholds gay marriage ban, saying it is constitutional https://sc.mp/10m9
Support us:
South China Morning Post YouTube Channel
Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.