Cabinet approves ``Japanese version of DBS'' bill, with main points including inquiring sexual criminal records for up to 20 years. The bill would allow employers to inquire with the Ministry of Justice whether people who work with children have a history of sexual crimes.
Schools and daycare centers will be required to make inquiries, and for facilities such as cram schools and sports clubs, a certification system will be established to let users know whether they have followed the procedures for inquiries in accordance with the system.