Date and Time: March 14 12:30 – 14:00 PST
Location: Allard School of Law, Room 122
Two years have passed since the Sapporo District Court first ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Subsequently, Osaka and Tokyo ruled that the ban was constitutional and quasi-unconstitutional, respectively. What impact will these rulings have on future same-sex marriage litigation? What is the position of the political branch? We will examine these questions along with how same-sex marriage lawsuits are perceived in Japanese society.
Speakers:
- Takashi Shirouzu: Associate Professor of Law – Chiba University Law School
- Margot Young: Professor of Law – Allard School of Law
Please contact Janice DeSouza-Vas at desouzavas@allard.ubc.ca for any inquiries or further details.