Japanese version of DBS criminal record inquiry 20 years possible bill to be submitted to the Diet next week. Law stipulates the period during which employers can inquire about the sexual criminal history of people who work with children; 20 years after the end of the sentence in cases of imprisonment or higher.
The government has indicated that if a worker has a criminal record, it will be permissible for them to be reassigned or even fired, and guidelines should be drawn up for businesses when operating the system.