The Japanese high court declares that prohibiting marriage between same-sex couples is against the constitution.
A Japanese high court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional to prohibit same-sex marriage, and urged the government to quickly take action in remedying the absence of a law permitting these unions.
The court lacks the authority to reverse the existing marriage legislation, which states that marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman. Unless the current law is amended to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is passed allowing for different types of partnerships, government agencies are permitted to deny marriage rights to same-sex couples.
The recent decision by the Sapporo High Court determined that denying marriage and equal privileges to same-sex couples goes against their fundamental right to form a family.
doesn’t allow same-sex marriage. But,
CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has reported.
There is an increasing drive for change, largely due to the efforts of couples who have bravely advocated for equality and acceptance, despite potential consequences.
2019.
According to Palmer, banners and bunting were displayed in July for Tokyo’s initial large-scale celebration of Pride since 2019.the coronavirus pandemic.
The event served as a celebration and a demonstration to promote the legalization of same-sex marriage.
U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel joined the crowds
He offered his public endorsement and mentioned a possible future in Japan where, like America, there would be no distinct categories of marriage, but rather just marriage in general.
Kane Hirata and Kotfei Katsuyama proudly marched alongside the parade that day and have become influential figures for the cause.
When questioned about the reason for their country being the only one in the G-7 to not permit same-sex marriage, Katsuyama stated to CBS News that Japan’s governing political party has strong connections with extreme religious factions and firmly holds conservative anti-LGBTQ views.
For years, a strong minority in Japan’s legislature on the conservative side has successfully prevented significant alterations to the nation’s marriage legislation.
Source: cbsnews.com