Public Lecture
“Same-Sex Couples and Legal Parenthood in Israel: Challenges and Developments”
【Host】Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University
【Co-host】Faculty of Law, Waseda University; Graduate School of Law, Waseda University
【Date and Time】May 22, 2025 (Thurs.), 17:00-19:00
【Venue】Room 413 Learning Commons, 4th floor, Bldg. 8, Waseda Campus
【Speaker】Nachshon Fisher (Israeli Senior Judge Presiding, Tel-Aviv Family Court)
【Language】English and Japanese
【Interpretation】Available. Yuki Hashimoto (Faculty of Law, Waseda University)
【Caretaker】Yuki Hashimoto (Professor, Faculty of Law, Waseda University)
【Audience】Students, faculty and staff, and the general public are welcome to attend.
【Abstract】
This lecture will explore, from a comparative law perspective, the development of legal systems that are needed for same-sex couples to have children and legally form families.
The speaker is an Israeli judge who has presided over family court cases for nearly 40 years. Marriage in Israel is bound by religious law, but on the other hand, in court cases, decisions have legally recognized the relationship of same-sex couples and their relationship with their children.
The lecture will explain, from a judge’s perspective, the formation of families of same-sex couples under Israeli law, and will focus on the legal framework and practice of having children through assisted reproductive technology.
The caretaker will provide comparison, as needed, with the current legal system in Japan and supplemental information regarding future legal developments. This lecture aims to provide an opportunity to deepen one’s understanding through Q&A with the participants.
◆There is no advance registration. Please come directly to the venue.
Link to Japanese page
