The push for the legislation this year came with renewed scrutiny of protections for sexual minorities in Japan, the only G7 country that does not recognise same-sex unions
TOKYO — Japan's lower house on Tuesday approved proposed legislation aimed at"promoting understanding" of LGBTQ issues but campaigners criticised the bill for its watered-down language.
Legislators finally settled on a clause opposing"unjust discrimination" against sexual minorities, adding the word"unjust" after extensive wrangling.. US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, who has been vocal in calling for LGBTQ protections, praised the lower house for its"historic vote". The group"firmly condemned" the bill, saying it showed excess"consideration" for those who discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
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