The revised Civil Code, which will reduce the adult age to 18 years old, will come into effect on April 1st, but 27 bar associations, which are the majority of the whole country in the last six months, said that "measures to prevent consumer damage to young people are insufficient". , NHK's summary revealed that it had issued a statement calling for urgent legislation.
Under the revised Civil Code, which will come into effect on April 1, the adult age will be lowered, and at the age of 18, various contracts such as credit cards and loans will be possible by one person, but it will be concluded without the consent of the parents. However, in principle, the contract will not be subject to the "right to cancel minors" that can be canceled later.
Countries and industry groups are stepping up awareness and measures to prevent young people from getting into consumer damage and trouble, but in the last six months, 27 bar associations, the majority of the country, are still inadequate. As a result, NHK's summary revealed that it had issued a statement calling for urgent legislation and postponement of enforcement.
In the statement, "Young people with inexperienced knowledge and judgment may easily conclude contracts," and the contract that the business operator unfairly took advantage of the young people to conclude is to review the law so that it can be canceled later, high school It is said that it is necessary to enhance education on consumer damage at universities and universities.
Shinzo Nakamura, a lawyer of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations Consumer Affairs Committee, said, "There is a risk of consumer damage as soon as we turn 18 years old. The government will take immediate measures and become new adults. Please consult with the people around you when making a contract. "