A Japanese court rules that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as a step towards marriage equality.
A Japanese court has ruled that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as a step towards marriage equality in the only Group of Seven nation with no legal protection for same-sex unions.
Tuesday's ruling was greeted with cheers from the activists and supporters waving rainbow flags outside the court. Nevertheless, more than 300 Japanese municipalities covering some 65 per cent of the population allow same-sex couples to enter partnership agreements. "With regard to issues surrounding the introduction of same-sex marriage, we believe it is important to pay close attention to the opinions of all parts of the public," he said.
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