The Shog-A.I. Shimbun Podcast #42: Japan’s PM Kishida to Apologize to Forced Sterilization Plaintiffs on July 17th

By Barrier Free Japan

July 12 2024

TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says he plans to apologize to the plaintiffs in lawsuits involving forced sterilization next week.

The move comes after Japan’s Supreme Court ruled that the now-defunct Eugenic Protection Law, which forced people with certain disabilities to undergo such procedures, was unconstitutional and ordered compensation to be paid.

Kishida said at a meeting of ruling Liberal Democratic Party executives on Tuesday that he will meet the plaintiffs on July 17. He said the government has clearly stated that it is sincerely remorseful and offers deep apologies.

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Japan PM Kishida to apologize to plaintiffs in forced sterilization lawsuits