Sagamihara killing case next month's first trial Unusual measures to install a shielding plate in the auditorium December 6th 4:08
Three years ago, a 29-year-old former employee's judge trial, which is accused of murdering 19 residents at an intellectually disabled facility in Sagamihara City, will begin next month. To those concerned that the Yokohama District Court is preparing a shield in the hearing seat at this trial and taking extraordinary measures to prevent the bereaved family and victim's family from being seen by other listeners I understood in the interview.
In July 2016, in the case of an injured person who was stabbed with blades one after another at the facility for intellectually disabled persons “Tsukui Yamayuri Garden” in Sagamihara City, 19 people were killed. Staff, Judge Uematsu (29) Judge trial will begin in Yokohama District Court on the 8th of next month.
In this case, the police did not publish the names of 19 people who died unlikely as the intention of the bereaved, and information that identifies the victim according to the intention of the bereaved was also examined in the trial. It has been decided.
Under these circumstances, in the trial that will start next month, the court will install a shielding board in the auditory seat, so that the survivors and victims' families sitting in about one-third of the space will not be seen by other auditors. It was found through interviews with relevant parties that preparations were being taken. In response to requests from the bereaved family, the doorway is separated from other listeners.
At the shielded seats, survivors who join the trial using the “victim participation system” are also expected to observe.
This is a former judge and Professor Tomoyuki Mizuno of Hosei University Law School, pointing out, “It is unusual to enclose the auditorium by surrounding it. It seems to be the result of considering the bereaved family and the victims.”
On top of that, “If this operation is expanded and the number of the audience seats that are shielded increases, the number of people who can hear is limited, and this may become a problem in terms of the“ principle to open trial ”, which is important to maintain fairness and reliability.” It is said.