Filed a lawsuit in Fukuoka District Court in 2019. They say being unable to marry disregards the principles of freedom and equality guaranteed by the japanese constitution. The government says that documents provision on marriage does not encompass samesex marriage. But the presiding judges ruling says that samesex couples are not given the benefits of legal marriages. Because of that he says the denial of samesex marriages is in a state of unconstitutionality. However, his ruling also one of the plaintiffs said the ruling could provide momentum for new legislation by the state. Translator the judiciary urged the government that it should advance discussions. We hope the government will move forward without delay. Japanese courts have now handed down five rulings on lawsuits filed by samesex couples across the country. Uedas the second judge to describe japans lack of samesex marriage recognition as in a state of unconstitutionality while stopping short of deeming it unconstitutional.
In american politics. His surprise win in the alabama special election is the first time the conservative Southern State has sent a democrat to the senate in 25 years. Mr trump has been distancing himself from the defeated republican candidate, who he endorsed during the campaign, but the loss complicates the president s chances of passing major legislation. Alabamas new senator elect has said he wants to work with politicians from both parties. I want to sit down with folks from both sides of the aisle, both sides of the issue. I think thats where the problem is. I want to talk to people from both sides of the issue, notjust political parties, to learn what they can and make an informed decision. The result hasntjust shifted the Political Landscape in alabama, it might have impact across the country, as the bbcs nick bryant reports. Amidst all the noise and rage of american politics, its worth remembering elections are often decided in quiet suburbs. That was true in alabama, where mo
You are this morning. This is the current beach outside the studio in sa lfo rd. Current beach outside the studio in salford. A lovely picture. Good morning. After a chilly start, it will be dry with a fair bit of sunshine around. For the rest of england and wales, a bit more clouds, a few showers, a breeze picking up, and chilly on the east coast. I will have all the details inis coast. I will have all the details in 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may will visit Buckingham Palace today, for an audience with the queen, to mark the Dissolution Of Parliament. It signals the official start of the general Election Campaign and just after midnight all seats in the House Of Commons became vacant. Attention turns to the local elections tomorrow, with crucial votes for 3h english councils, all scottish and Welsh Councils, as well as a number of local authority mayors. The deadline to register to vote in the General Election is may 22nd and polls open onjune
Plus portuguese Detectives Have told the bbc they never believed Madeleine Mccann was taken during a burglary which went wrong. Its ten years since the three year old disappeared. And claims that rules which limit the amount of time people can spend on bail wont actually make any difference. You feel like youve had a crime done to you by the state and there is no one to done to you by the state and there is no one to answer done to you by the state and there is no one to answer for it. And no apology. That full exclusive report before 10am. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11am. Throughout the morning, the latest Breaking News and developing stories. A little later, well speak to some of the men in this photo. The m men all students at Cambridge University have got together to prove that young black men can go to cambridge. They were admitted in 2015 and they say it was hard, but if we did it, you can too. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this mo
And why the uks last Killer Whales are under threat. And coming up in the sport on bbc news. After announcing her retirement, 11 time british javelin champion Goldie Sayers says she leaves athletics feeling a deep sense of injustice. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The European Unions Chief Brexit Negotiator has been setting out his priorities for the talks, warning that they will be complex and not painless. Michel barnier insisted that the uk would not be punished for leaving but said that the accounts had to be settled. It came after reports that the uk could be asked to pay up to 100 Billion Euros to leave the eu. Mr barnier said the top priority was to establish the rights of eu citizens living the in the uk and of britons in the eu. Heres our Political Correspondent ben wright. In the toriess sights this morning, Jeremy Corbyns tax plans. The conservatives claim there is a huge hole and his sons, a Charge Labour strongly denies. But what about the cost of brexi