Second High Court Rules Japan's Same-Sex Marriage Ban 'Unconstitutional'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : "This decision marks a critical step toward marriage equality in Japan and offers renewed hope to same-sex couples across the country," said Boram Jang, an East Asia researcher with Amnesty International.
45% : Earlier this year, allies and LGBTQ+ community members called for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Japan -- the only member of the Group of Seven nations without any form of legally binding protection for same-sex couples.
45% : In the past five years alone, six lawsuits have been filed in the country demanding marriage equality, but the Japanese government continues to exclude same-sex marriages from legal unions with spousal benefits.

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