Judgment revoking reduction in welfare expenses Tsu District Court. Regarding the gradual reduction of public assistance expenses starting in 2013, recipients in Mie Prefecture violate the constitution, which guarantees a minimum standard of living.
The government lowered the standard amount for living expenses such as food and utility costs by up to 10% from 2013 to 2015 to reflect the decline in prices. According to the plaintiff's lawyers, there have been 26 first instance judgments in similar class action lawsuits across the country, and this is the 15th time the reduction has been revoked.