Government bill presented at Liberal Democratic Party meeting to create “security clearance”. If a certified person leaks information, it will be subject to imprisonment for up to five years.
Since no objections were raised at the meeting on the 7th, the government has decided to make a cabinet decision on the proposal by the end of February and submit it to the current regular session of the Diet. The government will, with the consent of the individual, investigate information about family members and cohabitants, criminal history, information about drugs and alcohol, and financial situation.