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VisitWhich Japanese high court will be the next to rule on gender change without surgery by December 31, 2024?
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Hiroshima High Court Approves Gender Change Without Surgery, Citing Constitutional Rights
Jul 10, 2024, 03:52 AM
The Hiroshima High Court has approved a gender change on a family registry for a transgender woman who has not undergone gender reassignment surgery. The court ruled that the law requiring such surgery violated her constitutional rights under Japan's constitution. This decision marks a significant step in Japan's legal landscape regarding gender identity and the rights of transgender individuals.
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