Japan: ‘Discriminatory’ ruling on same-sex marriage a crushing blow to equality

By Amnesty International

In response to today’s court ruling in Japan that upheld the government ban on same-sex marriage, Amnesty International’s East Asia Researcher Boram Jang said: “The court’s endorsement of the Japanese government’s discriminatory ban on same-sex marriage is a deeply damaging setback to equal rights in the country. “This ruling highlights the prejudice faced by LGBTI people in Japan, […] The post Japan: ‘Discriminatory’ ruling on same-sex marriage a crushing blow to equality appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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