It has been 75 years since the Constitution of Japan came into effect in 3 days.
Naoto Otani, Secretary of the Supreme Court, met on the Constitution Memorial Day and said, "Even during times of great change," the rule of law "will be realized and society will be stable, with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in mind. I want to do my best to play a contributing role. "
Supreme Court Secretary Otani held a press conference on Constitution Memorial Day.
In this, he said, "There is a situation that has shaken the international order so far." With Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in mind, "The role that the court should play even during times of great change is the right of the people. It is to help the government, realize the "rule of law" through proper and prompt legal dispute resolution, and contribute to the stability of society. I want to do my best to fulfill that role. "
While the accusation on the Internet and SNS has become a social problem, the Diet is currently discussing the introduction of imprisonment for insults.
On the other hand, when asked about the infringement of the freedom of expression guaranteed by the Constitution, it is always assumed that there will be new serious questions about which should be prioritized regarding constitutional values. However, the issue of the Internet is a very conflicting issue. The court needs to broaden its horizons and look objectively and calmly about the conflict of values. "