Abigaïl Maës (Sapphigaïl)

The Tokyo high court, presided by Sonoe Taniguchi, just ruled that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits and stable legal statute as straight couples violates their fundamental right to equality and freedom, and constitutes a violation of the constitution.

"The ongoing ban is a groundless legal discrimination based on sexual orientation which violates the constitutional guarantee of right to equality, as well as individuals’ dignity and equality between sexes."

It's a big win for love! 💜🩷🤍💛🧡 I wish you a sweet weekend guys, and girls, and beans.

Oct 31, 2024 at 6:14pmWeb
Show threadradioactivestardustNov 1, 2024
@Abigailmaes 🥳
Show threadfritzoidsNov 1, 2024

@Abigailmaes

apparently this is the seventh such ruling.
Let's hope things get moving on the legislative front.

https://apnews.com/article/japan-same-sex-marriage-court-ruling-6005ae890fdc7fd176ce72b57a1f7d99

A second high court rules that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

A second high court has ruled that the Japanese government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Wednesday's ruling is the latest in a series of decisions upholding plaintiffs’ demands for marriage equality. The Tokyo High Court called the ongoing ban “a groundless legal discrimination based on sexual orientation.” The ruling states the unconstitutionality more clearly than the 2022 lower court decision. Tuesday's victory raises hope for the LGBTQ+ community. Their main obstacle is Japan’s conservative ruling party. The party lost parliamentary majority in Sunday’s election and is now likely to have to be more mindful of public opinion.

AP News
Show threadTangent Fox / Nebula RosaNov 2, 2024
@Abigailmaes I keep being surprised that it's illegal anywhere, because growing up, I was taught that such ideas were backwards and history.