Japan legalize gay marriage

A Japanese high court has ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, a latest victory for the same sex couples and supporters seeking equal rights.

The Sapporo ruling is the first time the judiciary has recognized that the current law prohibiting same-sex marriage violates all three clauses — Article 24 1 and 2 and Article 14 1 of the Constitution. The Court still upheld the government ban on same-sex marriage.

The ruling in Sapporo, the first High Court decision on same-sex marriage in the country, emphatically shows the trend towards acceptance of same-sex marriage in Japan. The government of Japan this week extended the application of nine laws related to spousal rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples, a significant, if limited, victory in the country’s.

The Tokyo District Court first ruled that the current legal framework, which does not recognize same-sex marriage, cannot be reasonably justified in the light of the dignity of the individual and the fundamental equality of the sexes, and should be considered a violation of Article 24 2 of the Constitution.

However, the government maintains the position that same-sex partners are not covered by laws and ordinances, including those related to taxes and social security.

Japan expands protections for : ” Background On 14 March , the Tokyo District Court and Sapporo High Court separately made historic decisions on two same-sex marriage cases

There need to be concrete, legal measures in place to protect same-sex couples and the LGBTI community in Japan from all forms of discrimination. The bill has been widely criticized by rights groups due to its failure to address the protection of LGBTI rights from discrimination in a definitive manner.

The Tokyo District Court reached a similar verdict in November However, these certificates do not completely mirror the legal benefits of marriage, such as automatic inheritance. These are the latest in a series of similar court rulings in recent years, with varying results.