Kato Atsushi Labor Discusses how to handle toilets with gender identity disorder December 13th 13:31
In response to a court ruling that the national government refused to allow women's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to use women's toilets in the workplace due to gender identity disorders, the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, He showed the idea of discussing necessary responses to realize a society where all people can live with peace of mind.
In a trial in which an official of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, whose heart was female and whose body was diagnosed as male gender identity disorder, complained that it was unfair discrimination that women's toilets were not allowed in the workplace. On the 12th, the country decided not to allow the use of toilets and it was illegal, and a ruling was issued to order the country to compensate for over 1.3 million yen.
Mr. Kato, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, "It is our task and mission to create a society where all people, including gender identity disorders, can live with peace of mind."
On that basis, he showed the idea of discussing necessary measures with related ministries and agencies regarding how to use toilets in central ministries and private companies.