“This is the exact opposite of the bill we had sought,” the Japan Alliance for LGBT Legislation said in a statement, warning it would lead to a “dark age” for the LGBTQ community
made discriminatory remarks in an off-record conversation with reporters earlier this year.
“This is the exact opposite of the bill we had sought,” the Japan Alliance for LGBT Legislation said in a statement on its website, warning it would lead to a “dark age” for the LGBTQ community. The law falls short of providing any specific rights, instead saying that “unfair” discrimination should not be allowed. The final version also removed a reference to encouraging the efforts of civil organizations to promote understanding, and added a condition that consideration should be paid to “all citizens being able to lead their lives without concern.”
Japan is the only member of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies not to recognize same-sex unions or provide any protection for discrimination against sexual and gender minorities. Business lobbies have said the situation hampers their efforts to recruit global talent. It still faced opposition from some lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Broadcaster FNN reported that at least one LDP lawmaker was absent and another spent 10 minutes in the restrooms when the bill was voted through the lower house.
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