Official rulings published by Japanese high courts

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.