Politics of Union

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Japan: Tokyo court rules same-sex common-law couple has marriage legal protections

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In an apparent first high court ruling of its kind, a same-sex common-law couple in Japan has been recognized as having the same legal protections as a married couple, after the Tokyo High Court ruled in favor of a woman who sued her former same-sex partner for damages over infidelity at an appeal decision on March 4.

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Hong Kong: 'HK should review laws relating to same-sex couples'

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The government is being urged to review laws relating to the recognition of same-sex couples after the High Court ruled that it was wrong for the Housing Authority to reject a public housing application from a same-sex couple.

China: Amid the Epidemic, a Quiet Leap Forward for China’s LGBT Community

In late 2019, the country’s top legislative body allowed the public to make suggestions for an updated draft of China’s civil code. It received an avalanche of submissions, with nearly 200,000 people sending feedback in one month. Over 190,000 of them made the same proposal: Legalize same-sex marriage.

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Stonewall 50: Where next for LGBT+ lives?

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"I think it's unfortunate that people argue over who threw the first brick because the relevant thing is not who threw the first brick, but who built the movement, who stayed around and who actually did the tough work," LGBT+ rights activist Power said.

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UK: Statement from Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Sentamu following the College of Bishops Meeting

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We as Archbishops, alongside the bishops of the Church of England, apologise and take responsibility for releasing a statement last week which we acknowledge has jeopardised trust. We are very sorry and recognise the division and hurt this has caused.

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South Africa: Christian privilege | Court takes Beloftebos discrimination case

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The owners of Beloftebos claim that they have a right to discriminate against same sex couples because their religious beliefs require them to do so. They are mistaken. This is why.

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India: Gay couple files plea in Kerala HC for registration of marriage under Special Marriage Act

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The petition was filed jointly by Nikesh Usha Pushkaran and Sonu MS who exchanged rings with support of both of their families at the popular Guruvayurappan temple in July 2018. However, their wedding hasn't been legalised yet.