Top Court Rules Trans Surgery Law Unconstitutional
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The Supreme Court
15:15 JST, October 25, 2023
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled as unconstitutional a legal provision that effectively requires a person who wants to change their gender on the official family register to first undergo surgery to eliminate their reproductive functions.
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