“The decision reflects the parties’ consensus that there must be redress soon for the victims, who are advanced in age, without waiting for court decisions. In Japan, it usually takes several years for district courts to hand down rulings after lawsuits are filed, and the cases can be further prolonged if appealed.”
“73-year-old Kazumi Watanabe filed a lawsuit in Kumamoto for 33 million yen in compensation. When he was around 10 years old, he claims that unbeknownst to him, his testicles were removed at a hospital where he was taken by his mother.”
“Two more lawsuits were filed against the central government on June 28 over forced sterilization, including one by a couple who say the wife was also coerced into having an abortion.”
“These cases are the second en masse lawsuits surrounding the old eugenics law following those filed in the Sendai District Court on May 17, and the Kumamoto case is the first to be filed in western Japan. This is also the first time a case has been brought before a court in which a plaintiff was subject to both a forced abortion and a forced sterilization surgery. The new suit brings the number of people nationwide who have filed compensation lawsuits against the central government over the law to seven.”
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“TOKYO — The Japan Pension Service has decided to reverse course and continue to pay basic disability pensions to more than 1,000 recipients with less severe disabilities, after the Mainichi Shimbun reported that the service was considering terminating them.”
“A group organized by disabled people and supporters “The party to create Oita Prefecture where everyone can live in peace” will hold a symposium “Think about the weight of life” from 2 pm on October 30 2018 at the Compa Hall in Oita city. It is free and open to all to participate.”
“Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward will expand the number of ‘consultation windows’ for persons with disabilities and disability welfare services. There are three consultation centers for people with disabilities in the present district, but it will be made possible for 20 elderly care assistance centers to respond to 20 elderly people. To prepare for rapid aging, prepare an environment where people with disabilities can consult at familiar places.”
“NPO “Team Asanumiya for Children and ALS” was established by Kazuya Asanuma (51), a former ramen shop owner with “amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)”, was held on Saturday, He organized an event where people with disabilities and local companies aimed to work together through a love of ramen.”
“According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2012, there is a possibility of about 6.5% of the children of regular elementary and middle school developing . “Autistic Spectrum Syndrome” or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)”
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