In response to the death of a Sri Lankan woman who had been detained in an immigration facility, the Immigration Bureau of Japan's Council of Experts strengthened cooperation with facilities nationwide and became a full-time doctor working at the facility in order to strengthen the medical system. , We have compiled a report requesting the establishment of a law that allows side jobs as a special case.
Following the problem that Sri Lankan woman Wishma Sandamari, who was detained at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau, died in March last year, the Immigration Bureau's Council of Experts is considering strengthening the medical system. , I have put together a report.
Among them, the "National Clinic Liaison Meeting" will be held by the medical staff and staff of the facility to provide opportunities for sharing and consultation of cases, and the policy of placing it at the Immigration Bureau of Japan from April this year is "Medical Care". We are requesting that we strengthen cooperation with facilities nationwide, centered on "Planning Coordinator".
In addition, in order to secure doctors, full-time doctors working at the facility have a disparity in treatment compared to private medical institutions, so we will promote legislation to allow special side jobs and retire at 65 years old. He points out the need to raise and secure experienced doctors.
Upon receiving the report, Minister of Justice Furukawa said, "Based on the recommendations, I would like to firmly implement measures to strengthen the medical system at the immigration detention center and achieve results."