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Tokyo court ruling upholds ban on same-sex marriage but leaves door open for legislative change | South China Morning Post

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A district court in Tokyo has ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional. But the decision, handed down on November 30, 2022, added that the lack of legal protection for same-sex families violates their human rights. Plaintiffs in the case said the ruling signifies “progress”, saying they could pave the…

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