Tokyo law court dismisses complaints against civil unions concerning security unlawful lawsuits March 13, 17:56
The Tokyo District Court has dismissed the lawsuit in a case where a civil group called for a ban on the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces, etc., saying that security-related laws that enabled the exercise of the right to collective self-defense violate Article 9 of the Constitution.
Five years ago, a security-related law that allowed the exercise of the right to collective self-defense was enacted, and a group of about 50 citizens ruled against violating Article 9 of the Constitution, calling for the dispatch of the SDF or banning rushing guards. Filed an appeal seeking.
In a ruling on the 13th, plaintiffs of the Tokyo District Court argued that `` even if a defense call is made, it cannot be seen as directly leading to a result that would endanger citizens. '' We have determined that we cannot ask for a ban.
"It is clear that legislative action in Japan, which adopts a majority democracy, is not consistent with the beliefs of all citizens, even if they suffered mental distress by violating their creeds for peace. Above all, you have to endure. "
The ruling held that security-related laws did not infringe the plaintiffs' rights, but did not determine whether the law itself was a violation of the Constitution.
Class actions over security laws have been filed in 22 district courts nationwide and have been ruled in Sapporo, Tokyo, and Osaka, all of which have been dismissed.