Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional
The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law.
By Zubaidah Abdul JalilBBC News
Japan's ban on same-sex marriages does not violate the constitution, a district court in Osaka has ruled.
The ruling dealt a blow to gay couples and rights activists… [+3106 chars]
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